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Action Fraud

@actionfrauduk

We are the UK's national fraud & cyber reporting centre where you can report, get advice and information. Our advisors reply Mon-Fri 9-6pm with their initials

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🚨Watch out for these FAKE McAfee emails, they've been reported to us over 4,500 times. 🚨

✅Report suspicious emails by forwarding them to: [email protected]

ℹ️ Your reports enable us to remove emails and websites used to perpetrate fraud.

🚨Watch out for these FAKE McAfee emails, they've been reported to us over 4,500 times. 🚨 ✅Report suspicious emails by forwarding them to: report@phishing.gov.uk ℹ️ Your reports enable us to remove emails and websites used to perpetrate fraud. #ReportPhish
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📱Using outdated software? You’re making life easy for hackers. Keep your devices secure with the latest software updates.

🔗Check out the NCSC UK advice for more information: ncsc.gov.uk/collection/top…

📱Using outdated software? You’re making life easy for hackers. Keep your devices secure with the latest software updates. 🔗Check out the @NCSC advice for more information: ncsc.gov.uk/collection/top…
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🛍️Buying from an online store you haven't used before?

🔗Follow these top tips to avoid falling victim to online shopping fraud 👉actionfraud.police.uk/onlineshopping

🛍️Buying from an online store you haven't used before? 🔗Follow these top tips to avoid falling victim to online shopping fraud 👉actionfraud.police.uk/onlineshopping
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🌴 Planning your dream holiday? Don’t let fraudsters spoil your fun.☀️

Holiday fraud affected 6,640 travellers last year alone.

🔗Check out these tips on how to book your holiday
safely: actionfraud.police.uk/holidayfraud

🌴 Planning your dream holiday? Don’t let fraudsters spoil your fun.☀️ Holiday fraud affected 6,640 travellers last year alone. 🔗Check out these tips on how to book your holiday safely: actionfraud.police.uk/holidayfraud #StopHolidayFraud
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🖥️ Some of the most common scams reported to Action Fraud involve fraudsters connecting remotely to a victim's computer.

⚠️ Never allow remote access to your computer following an unsolicited call, text message or browser pop-up .⚠️

🖥️ Some of the most common scams reported to @actionfrauduk involve fraudsters connecting remotely to a victim's computer. ⚠️ Never allow remote access to your computer following an unsolicited call, text message or browser pop-up .⚠️ #RemoteAccessScams
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⚠️ 22,530 people reported their email or social media accounts hacked in 2023.

✅Enabling 2-step verification (2SV) can keep hackers out of your account, even if they know your password

ℹ️Find out more here 👇stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk/protect-yourse…

⚠️ 22,530 people reported their email or social media accounts hacked in 2023. ✅Enabling 2-step verification (2SV) can keep hackers out of your account, even if they know your password ℹ️Find out more here 👇stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk/protect-yourse… #CyberProtect
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🏖️Planning a last-minute trip?

🔎Test your fraud prevention knowledge... How should you handle suspicious emails offering great holiday offers?

📲Take the quiz and find out👇

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Scammers can try to take advantage of how you're feeling. Sometimes you might be more susceptible to their tactics – or .

See how ScamSceptible you could be today: buff.ly/3wiPc9C

It's #TakeFiveWeek! Scammers can try to take advantage of how you're feeling. Sometimes you might be more susceptible to their tactics – or #ScamSceptible. See how ScamSceptible you could be today: buff.ly/3wiPc9C
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🤔Think you know how to spot a fraudulent site? Remember that it's easy for scammers to set up a fake website that looks genuine. If you're unsure, leave the website immediately.

✅To stay ahead of scams .

🔗Learn more 👉stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk

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Cryptocurrency investments are high-risk and unregulated. Learn to spot the signs of .

🟡Be wary of adverts online and on social media.
🔴Don’t be rushed into making an investment.
🟢Seek independent advice from a trusted source.

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Secure your online accounts by turning on two-factor authentication. It helps to stop hackers from getting into your accounts, even if they have your password.

Find out more and get with the NCSC UK
➡️ ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware

Secure your online accounts by turning on two-factor authentication. It helps to stop hackers from getting into your accounts, even if they have your password. Find out more and get #CyberAware with the @NCSC ➡️ ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware
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Would you know how to spot the signs of a fraudulent investment? Investment scams are getting harder to spot but there are some tell-tale signs to help protect your hard-earned money.

✅Don't be rushed.
✅Seek advice first.
✅Check if the company is Financial Conduct Authority registered.

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🚨 Email and social media account hacking is the most commonly reported cyber-dependent crime in the UK.

🔐Are you using strong passwords and 2-step verification (2SV) to protect your accounts?

🔗ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/home

🚨 Email and social media account hacking is the most commonly reported cyber-dependent crime in the UK. 🔐Are you using strong passwords and 2-step verification (2SV) to protect your accounts? 🔗ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/home #TurnOn2SV
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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 Action Fraud or by calling 0300 123 2040.

🔗Please visit actionfraud.police.uk for information on how to protect yourself against fraud.

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 Action Fraud or by calling 0300 123 2040. 🔗Please visit actionfraud.police.uk for information on how to protect yourself against fraud.
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