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9 May 2013
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Biker jailed after bragging on forum
A motorcyclist who was caught speeding and boasted on an internet forum about lying to police, has been jailed for eight months. For information and advice on responsible use of online forums, click here Andrew Kelly, aged 37, from Leeds, was...
8 May 2013
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Out and about with your mobile device
It feels as though summer's here at last, so hopefully you'll be getting out and about in the fresh air and making the most of the nice weather this bank holiday weekend. For everything you need to know about keeping safe online with...
5 May 2013
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Calls for head to resign after Facebook post
A Leicester junior school headmaster is facing calls for his resignation after he posted a picture on Facebook ... reinforcing our advice to be careful about what you post on social networking sites and "what goes online, stays...
3 May 2013
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Payday loan scams becoming more commonplace
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is receiving a growing number of complaints about problems caused by identity fraud in relation to payday loans. For information and advice on payday loans, click here. Action Fraud - the UK’s national...
30 April 2013
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Social networking paedophile cabbie jailed
A taxi driver has received a nine year jail sentence after abusing two girls. For information and advice on safeguarding children, click here. Benjamin Spratt, 28, was arrested in November 2011 at his home in Chelmsford, Essex. During the...
29 April 2013
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Scam emails becoming more convincing
Most of us are bombarded by phishing emails every day, claiming to be from our bank, an online retailer or government department. For information and advice on spam and scam email, click here. Many people have now become wary of such...
28 April 2013
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