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Have you, or someone you know, been a victim of fraud?
You can report and get advice about fraud or cyber crime on our website: actionfraud.police.uk/ or by calling 0300 123 2040.
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Have you received a scam text recently? 💬
We've found 41 million people received a suspicious call or text this summer. You can report scam texts free of charge by forwarding them to 7726. 📱
#FraudAware #FraudAwarenessWeek
ALT Graphic explaining 7726 is a free number you can report scam texts to.
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🚨 Reusing the same password means criminals only need to steal one of your passwords in order to get into many of your accounts
Check out these top tips on how to secure your accounts properly: ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/home
#TurnOn2SV
ALT Reusing the same password means criminals only need to steal one of your passwords in order to get into many of your accounts Check out these top tips on how to secure your accounts properly: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/home
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Ever received a text message that you weren't quite sure about? Maybe it asked you to "verify" your personal or financial details?
You can report suspicious text messages by forwarding them to 7726. #CyberProtect
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Good luck to all the staff @PSAuthorityUK taking part in The King's Walk today in memory of their colleague Eric Gyapong. The money raised for us will go towards Coping Through Football - a project close to Eric's heart ❤️
#charity #goodluck #mentalhealth #football
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⚠️ SCAM EMAIL: Watch out for these FAKE Royal Mail emails about a missed delivery.
✅If you receive an email you think is suspicious, forward it to: [email protected]
Your reports enable us to remove scams and malicious websites.
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🚨 Report suspicious emails by forwarding them to [email protected]
Your reports help to protect the public against fraud and cyber crime. As of may 2022, over 83,000 scams and 153,000 malicious websites have been removed.
#ReportThePhish
ALT Report suspicious emails by forwarding them to [email protected] Your reports help to protect the public against fraud and cyber crime. As of may 2022, over 83,000 scams and 153,000 malicious websites have been removed.
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Over 60 Corporate Partners have registered to attend next Tuesday's @Hospicstfrancis Corporate Partner Network event @BerkoCC which is being hosted by our wonderful Gold Partner @IndigoTreeSays. For more info:👇
bit.ly/3vAvAL7
#charitypartnerships #weloveyoursupport 💜
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You might have heard of the 7726 service for forwarding scam texts to, but did you know you can also report suspicious mobile calls to 7726?
Watch our quick video guide to learn how. ▶️
This one's for iPhones, so if you have an Android, scroll to the next tweet. 👇 #ScamAware
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⚠️ Scam Alert: 'Hi Mum, my phone isn't working, please can you phone and text me on this number'.
If you receive a WhatsApp from an unknown number with someone claiming to be a family member, be very careful! 👇
Help us spread the word
🔗 whi.ch/WhatsAppScammers
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Aside from spelling errors and odd links, other common signs of scam texts include:
❓ The sender is an unknown number
💷 It asks you for bank details or a payment
#ScamAware tip: if in doubt, check with the organisation the text claims to be coming from.
ALT Know the signs of a scam. The graphic circles a subtle mis-spelling and the link in an example of a scam text to highlight that these are signs of a scam. Text underneath:" Texts may contain one or a combination of these signs, but some might not have any.' In the top right a red bubble with white text: "You can report suspicious messages to your provider by forwarding the text to 7726."
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A handy way to remember 7726 is the reason the number was chosen - it spells out 'SPAM' on an alphanumeric keypad. ☎️
Follow the steps in our guide to learn how to report suspicious texts and mobile calls to 7726 ⬇️ #ScamAware ofcom.in/howto7726
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Phone companies have agreed to block scam calls from abroad after we called on them to take action on fraudulent activity. 🙅
This means you'll be better protected from suspicious international calls that are masked by a UK number 🚫☎️
Here's how ⬇️
ofcom.in/blockcalls
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Great to be with colleagues from @PSAuthorityUK on the day the new Code of Practice is launched. A new approach to further improve regulation of premium rate services and other goods and services charged to phone bills.
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Had a lovely visit to Sunnyside @sunnyside_news in Northchurch today, weather was perfect and the animals very friendly too. Picked up some lovely coffee and fresh apple juice from the shop. @Charlie3002t
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"I received a call from a number that matched the Barclays phone number on my debit card. I felt panicked and believed my account had been compromised."
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According to @CitizensAdvice, 2 in 3 UK adults have been targeted by scammers this year. If you receive a call or text that:
🤔Seems too good to be true
🏧 Asks you to pay for something
❗ Feels urgent or rushed
Take care - it could be a scam. #ScamAware ofcom.in/unwantedcalls