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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to protect yourself when shopping online
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 […]
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…
