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076 Phone Number Scam

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

The Guardian’s Technology blog has a warning about a new but far from sophisticated phone scam, which uses a special set of numbers reserved for radiopagers.

Tagged fraud, mobile, scams

Think Chip & PIN Is Safe? Think Again

Posted on February 12, 2010February 12, 2010 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

A team from Cambridge University featured on BBC Newsnight has managed to find a flaw in the Chip & PIN system, and reckon that the whole thing needs redeveloping to make it safe.

Tagged fraud, technology

Phishing – don’t fall for the bait

Posted on December 21, 2009December 20, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Heard about online phishing, but know more about fly fishing? Well here are the ins and outs to help make sure you’re not caught hook, line and sinker.

Tagged fraud, security, technology

Protect Your Identity: Online & Offline

Posted on October 15, 2009October 14, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

This week is National Indentity Fraud Protection Week, a “nationwide effort to help in the battle against identity fraud”, and the official website has a load of tips to help both individuals and businesses avoid getting scammed by fraudsters, both online and offline.

Tagged fraud, Tips

Keep Your Eyes Open For These 2 Scams

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

There are a couple of scams to be on the look out for, with fraudsters attempting to steal bank and credit card details and empty accounts.

Tagged fraud, scam, security

Beware Of ID Fraud When Job Hunting

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

A recent stunt to highlight the dangers of identity fraud when searching for jobs online shows just how easy it is to gather the personal data necessary to apply for credit card etc. in other people’s names.

Tagged fraud, identity, jobs, theft

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