Tag: online scams
Having money stolen biggest fear of online scams, claims report
People are increasingly worried about the financial risks of online scams as the cost of living crisis grows, according to a new social media poll run by cloud security company Menlo Security. When asked what their biggest fear is about online scammers, over half of the respondents (55%) were concerned about their money being…
Tech giants should do more to protect users from online scams, warns Which?
Social media users are seriously underestimating their chances of falling victim to online scams and face devastating emotional and financial consequences because tech giants are not doing enough to warn and protect them, Which? claims. The consumer watchdog's latest research showed that a majority of Facebook users were lulled into a false sense of security…
60% of 16-24 year olds victims of online scams
As time spent online has soared, online security provider McAfee has seen a huge surge in online scams. And it’s not just those less used to navigating their lives online who are falling victim to online criminals either. Research conducted by cybersecurity specialist McAfee has revealed that digital natives are most likely to have experienced a scam, despite typically…
How to protect yourself when shopping online
Don't get caught out by scams when making online payments Christmas shopping in the 21st century means less pavement pounding and more keyboard bashing. Last year, £24 billion was spent on online Christmas shopping, a 12% increase from 2014, with a further increase projected this year. Opportunists have taken advantage of this…
Women 25- 34 Most Likely To Be Scammed Online
It has been revealed today that Brits are the most likely to be scammed online. The research was commissioned by a new online advice site, knowthenet.org.uk, to better understand the profile of online scam victims. Surprisingly they found that…