Businesses are accused of failing to protect our data from cyber crooks

Businesses are accused of failing to protect our data from cyber crooks as new figures reveal half the victims of data breaches get targeted by fraudsters Shocking statistics fuel concerns that companies don’t take security seriously Hacked email addresses can be used for phishing attacks by crooks to con victims Survey finds 46 per cent … Read more

Experts will keep Chancellor’s £4.1bn training pot from crooks

Ministers pledge ‘robust measures’ to prevent Chancellor’s £4.1bn for training being plundered by bogus providers By Dan Atkinson, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:52 BST, 18 July 2020 | Updated: 22:12 BST, 18 July 2020 Ministers have pledged ‘robust measures’ to prevent the Chancellor’s £4.1billion for training being plundered by bogus providers.  Acknowledging misuse of … Read more

Beware the online crooks preying on your dream of a holiday

Beware the online crooks preying on your dream of a holiday: How to stay safe when booking a trip Be wary of emails and adverts linked to websites promising bargain breaks Differences in the website address page can indicate an offer is fraudulent  Anyone awaiting a refund from a cancelled holiday should be wary too … Read more

Bungling crooks blast security van to pieces, sending money flying everywhere

You’re only supposed to blow the bloody doors off! Bungling crooks blast security van to pieces, sending money flying everywhere – as lucky passers-by help themselves Robbers blew up van in Krugersdorp near Johannesburg, South Africa Explosion ripped roof and all four sides off of the van, sending notes into the air Disaster evoked memories of … Read more

TALK OF THE TOWN: Liz Hurley fears crooks stole her luggage by copying code from wireless key fob

TALK OF THE TOWN: Liz Hurley fears crooks stole her luxury luggage by copying code from her wireless key fob at service station By Alistair Foster, Joanna Bell And Sophie Cockerham For The Mail On Sunday Published: 01:04 BST, 24 May 2020 | Updated: 10:16 BST, 24 May 2020 Liz Hurley has fallen victim to … Read more

Crooks want YOUR cash: What to watch out for to stop insurance, pension and investing scammers

Financial hardship is spreading rapidly and crooks are actively looking to take advantage of people’s struggles to get hold of their cash.  While times are tough, it remains crucial to take stock and prevent criminals from selling you dodgy pension products, insurance deals or investments. With scammers scouring their sucker list and the dark web … Read more