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Online Christmas shoppers advised how to stay safe

27th November 2013 As the busiest online shopping day of the year approaches, Christmas shoppers are being urged to take care against a background of rising fraud figures.  To see our top tips to keep safe while doing your Christmas...

27 November 2013

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Ban on Xbox One uploads containing swearing

November 26th 2013 Xbox One games console users caught swearing in video clips will have their accounts suspended, according to Microsoft. For information and advice on safe online gaming, click here Videos containing "excessive...

26 November 2013

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URGENT: UK computers at risk of ransom attack

15th November 2013 If you receive an unexpected or unsolicited email from a bank or other financial institution (even if it is one you do business with), be extremely cautious about opening it. For information and advice on spotting and...

15 November 2013

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Philippines Typhoon Haiyan appeal scams increase

14th November 2013 Two days ago, the headline story on this website was about the awful damage and loss of life caused by Typhoon Haiyan but specifically, the probability of heartless scams perpetrated by fraudsters cashing in on other...

14 November 2013

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Beware of Philippines Typhoon Haiyan scams

12 November 2013 The human tragedy taking place in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines is bad enough without having other, less obvious consequences for people in the UK and other countries. Natural catastrophes such as this...

12 November 2013

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