Scam Alerts
5 biggest banking security threats
More and more of us are banking on the go using apps on our phones, and criminals are taking advantage of this. We’re seeing record levels of mobile banking fraud, so we’ve rounded up the five biggest threats – from account hacking to phone theft – and what you can do to protect yourself.
Fake Facebook sales posts
Like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, fraudsters infiltrate community and common-interest groups on social media to peddle their scams. We found 10 identical posts on Facebook shared by different accounts, all claiming to be selling the same product. Before buying items on social media you should pause and carry out these basic checks.
The top scam ad trends
The Advertising Standards Authority received 1,691 reports of scam ads last year, and it has revealed the top trends that fraudsters are using to lure in victims. From artificial intelligence scams using fake videos of King Charles to travel scams ‘offering’ free or super-cheap train tickets, find out the most reported scam ads and what platforms are doing to combat them.
Stay safe,
Which? Scam Alert Team
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