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Pension fraud websites closed down

18th October 2013 A number of websites designed to deceive the public into losing much or all of their pension savings have been taken offline, after the National Crime Agency (NCA) alerted internet registries. For information and advice on...

18 October 2013

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Update your Java software

17th October 2013 Java, a software program that runs behind the scenes on billions of devices, has received a substantial security update which users are being urged to download. For information and advice on software updates, click...

17 October 2013

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New app saves Snapchat pics

15th October 2013 Pictures on a popular photo sharing app whose unique feature is that they 'disappear' after a few seconds, can now be saved with the use of a newly-released app. This highlights the potential dangers of posting certain...

15 October 2013

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Government moves against mobile phone theft

14th October 2013 A UK Government summit with mobile phone manufacturers has led to the investigation of new initiatives to reduce the theft of handsets, says the Home Office. For information and advice on keeping your mobile phone safe, click...

14 October 2013

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Man jailed for phishing in first NCA conviction

11th October 2013 A Croydon man has been jailed for phishing offences intended to defraud banks, financial institutions and their customers. For information and advice scam and spam emails, click here 27 year-old Olukunle Babatunde was...

11 October 2013

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Police launch Hajj travel fraud campaign

8th October 2013 The City of London Police has launched a national campaign to raise awareness of the threat posed to Muslims by Hajj travel fraud, and to encourage victims to report it to Action Fraud. For information and advice on safe...

8 October 2013

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Mums more likely to have online safety talk with kids

8th October 2013 Mothers are more likely than fathers to ensure that their children are properly informed about safe internet use, according to a new survey.  For information and advice on safeguarding children, click here. The study -...

7 October 2013

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