Mark Vickers Fraud Advisor

Experienced fraud advisor, worked with a wide range of clients who have unfortunately become victims of fraud, advising them on how best to move forwards.

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In its annual review, National Cyber Security Centre reported on its handling of 723 #cybersecurity incidents between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020, with particular focus on bolstering the NHS in the wake of the pandemic. #cybercrime https://t.co/Jr4qEwj8iX

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Charities have reported being victims of fraud or cybercrime 645 times since the start of the pandemic in March, amounting to £3.6 million in total losses, according to the Charity Commission. #cybercrime #fraudprevention https://t.co/XhK8kJlEzc

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Every business is susceptible to fraud. That’s largely because there are so many different kinds of fraud. However, there are some measures to take to help safeguard your business against hackers, cybercriminals and identity thieves. #fraudprevention https://t.co/BvqczTN9oF

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National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has dealt with 194 coronavirus-related incidents has led to the overall number of serious hacker attacks reaching an all-time record of 723 over the past year. #cybercrime #fraudprevention https://t.co/HC1Rql9KS6

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In this post, you can learn all about what elder fraud is, why the elderly are targeted in scams, and what you can do to prevent elder fraud. #fraudprevention #cybercrime https://t.co/e1Y3YYe4GY

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Identity theft, money muling, cyberattacks and phishing emails are just a few well-known fraud tactics with devasting consequences for businesses. Here are some #fraudprevention tips to keep you and your business safe. https://t.co/KhQMqZhhnd

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Overly straightforward phone #fraudprevention poster goes viral – Although scammers exist all over the world, the problem of #phonefraud is particularly acute in Japan, where the elderly are often targeted as easy prey. https://t.co/7D3nAMg05s

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Parents should be concerned about the troubling rise of child identity theft. Here are five #fraudprevention tips to protect yourself and your kids from #identitytheft and #fraud. https://t.co/ivgTFOSlpg

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Where was the last public place you visited that had Wi-Fi? The information that you have on your phone could have been made available to hackers – unless you’ve taken steps to protect your data. #dataprotection #fraudprevention https://t.co/iJm52smzQb

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Unless you’re in the business of internet security or invested hours on educating yourself in this area, you have an high chance of falling victim to an email #phishing scam. Here you can greatly reduce your chances of becoming a victim. #fraudprevention https://t.co/zZ8eqOSF0s

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As digital communication has evolved so has the sophistication of hackers and scammers. In addition to phony phone calls and email phishing scams, text scams have become more common. This type of fraud is also known as #smishing. #fraudprevention https://t.co/ilYm51VeRn

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Of the long list of a parent’s ‘to-do’s,’ protecting your child from identity theft isn’t always top of mind. But if identity protection is neglected a thief’s damage to their identity can be detrimental to their credit and livelihood. #fraudprevention https://t.co/CeA9IQXoWM

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A #phishing attack is a form of #socialengineering which cyber criminals attempt to trick individuals by creating fake emails that appear to be from an authentic source, such as a business or colleague. Here is how you can detect a phishing attack: https://t.co/zSwik5Ht0G

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We’ve grown so used to the internet that it’s easy to forget there are people out there who are up to no good, like creating scam websites and online scams so that they can trick users into willingly handing over information or money. #cybercrime #fraud https://t.co/0GyXGUmBc8

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Part of building a strong foundation for a child’s financial future is taking steps to protecting their personal information. Here are tips to help parents protect young people from cyber-related identity theft and financial fraud. #fraudprevention https://t.co/RZFlXAweb4

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There was a 66 per cent increase in reported scams in the first six months of 2020 compared with the last six months of 2019. Help protect yourself and your friends and family by spotting potential fraud before it happens. #fraudprevention https://t.co/fnyxkmjOXG

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What makes many aging people vulnerable to online fraud? Could it be that they didn’t grow up with technology protect themselves against some of the most common types of online fraud? #fraudprevention https://t.co/uQ16GFK9AD

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The use of artificial intelligence for fraud prevention is not a new concept. AI solutions can be used to enhance security across a number of business sectors, including retail and financial. #fraudprevention #artificialintelligence https://t.co/tkv9eHtQXq

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The rise in fraud rates is a warning that banks, building societies and other financial providers need to be as alert as ever in identifying #fraud. So, what do banks need to do to ensure their customers are protected from fraud in a post-COVID-19 world? https://t.co/FW9DR6vwr0

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Did you know a business may be an even more tempting target for an #identitythief than an individual because businesses have high credit limits, substantial bank accounts, and make big payments to vendors on a regular basis. #dataprotection https://t.co/kFQtos0pJ1