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Your bank or building society will never ask you to move money to a ‘safe’ account or share your full online banking password, four-digit card PIN or security codes, such as those generated using two factor authentication. #ScamAware
This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek. We understand how mental health issues can affect both gamblers and their concerned friends and family. You are not alone, we are here to support you 24/7: https://t.co/UXRVHAghu8
Kids aren't immune to money worries, so with 9-15 May marking Mental Health Awareness Week, there’s no better time to talk to them about any concerns they might have. Check out our MoneySense article for some tips from the experts. #MyMoneySense#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
First-time investor? Online criminals are posing as real investment websites and targeting those looking to grow their savings and pensions.
Learn the signs of a cloned company scam, fraud-proof your future:
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Today is Earth Day, designed to encourage us all to think about how we can protect and preserve the planet – so how can we introduce our kids to the concept? Check out our article for ideas, which may even help you save money too.
#MyMoneySense#EarthDay
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At least 30% of callers to our Helpline are women. That's why our Women’s Programme has been pioneering support for gambling-related harms. This #IWD, we are hosting a chatroom to discuss the impact of gambling harms on women. To join us, register here: https://t.co/GLfStJqNsi
How do people say no where you are from?
Say no if someone you have never met in person asks you for money, vouchers or payment. Criminals use information found on social media to create fake identities to target people with a scams, before appealing to your compassionate side.
🚨13,424 people reported their social media or email account hacked in 2021.
Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) will help to keep hackers out of your accounts, even if they know your password.
Have you enabled it yet?
#SaferInternetDay#TurnOn2FA
Beware of potential scams related to Covid-19 booster vaccines.
Always remember:
✅The COVID-19 Booster Vaccine is free.
❌The NHS will NEVER ask for payment or any financial details relating to the COVID-19 Booster Vaccine.
More info below 👇
Criminals don’t stop for Christmas. They target shoppers online, taking advantage of those looking for deals.
Always stop and think before parting with personal/financial info. Read online reviews from reputable sources to check websites are genuine.
#TakeFive
Beware of anyone asking for payment prior to delivery by bank transfer only.
Criminals may try to trick you into buying goods/services that don’t exist by advertising them at too good to be true prices. Protect yourself by using authorised sellers named on official websites.
The number of purchase scams often increases at this time of year. Criminals take advantage of those trying to grab a deal on Black Friday or Cyber Monday to trick people.
Find out how to protect yourself against these scams below 👇
Think before you scan QR codes by parking meters or bus stops. Criminals could have put them there to steal your money. With QR codes, scammers don’t need your email or phone number. Just hovering your phone’s camera over a code can give them all they need to pinch your cashThink before you scan QR codes by parking meters or bus stops. Criminals could have put them there to steal your money. With QR codes, scammers don’t need your email or phone number. Just hovering your phone’s camera over a code can give them all they need to pinch your cash.
It's Charity Fraud Awareness Week this week.
Over £8.5 million was lost by charities to fraud and cyber crime in the last financial year.
Don't wait for fraud to happen - do something about it. #StopCharityFraud
“Spoofing” can make it difficult to tell when number or email address is legitimate.
That’s why our message is clear – #StopChallengeProtect when you get any requests for your personal or financial info. It is ok to refuse, reject or ignore these requests.