Back in February of this year (it’s still 2010 as I write this), we posted about a BBC Newsnight report that showed how a team of researchers from Cambridge University had managed to find a flaw in the Chip & PIN system.
Tag: fraud
What’s The Price Of Your Stolen Credit Card Data?
How much do you reckon fraudsters would have to pay to get their hands on your stolen credit card data?
Video: ATM Skimming & How To Protect Your PIN
The European ATM Security Team have posted a video seized from criminals showing how they skim cards at ATMs, and how to minimise the chances of getting caught out yourself.
Student Loan Email Scam
Students are being warned to be vigilant when opening emails supposedly sent by the Student Loans Company.
How Does Identity Fraud Work?
An infographic showing identity fraud statistics for the US, plus details on the various ways you can get your identity stolen.
Fake eBay Bidder Fined £5,000
Ever been tempted to inflate the price of the items you’re selling on eBay? Best think again, as the first person to be charged with tinkering with their auctions has received a big fine.
Beware of the Windows Phone Scam
Jasmine at MoneyMagpie has a warning about a Windows phone scam that she was targeted with following a call from someone claiming they were from Microsoft.
GMail Filters “Opportunity For Fraudsters”
The Guardian has a warning for GMail users about the dangers of having email diverted from their accounts using its filters function.
Beware Of This Mobile Phone Insurance Scam
Walletpop has a warning about a new mobile phone insurance scam that is catching out some people who have just purchased new phones.
Identity Fraud Up, Likely To Get Worse
Identity fraud rose by 20% in 2009 compared to 2008, and the number of victims is likely to increase by even more this year, according to credit agency Experian.