Podcasts about action fraud

It's all in the details, folks. Pay attention to those and you can avoid unnecessary stress. Dave Bittner, Maria Varmazis, and Joe Carrigan swap stories on email password-stealing attacks, Google ads scams, and fake banks this week. The team shares follow up from listener Steven from the UK about the hazards of shoulder surfing when they received their new debit card with all PII on the same side of the card. A friend of the show JJ shared a story and a warning about fake checks. Never accept a check from a stranger. Dave's story covers Action Fraud, the UK's national fraud and cyber reporting center, warning iPhone users of a new Apple ID phishing campaign. Maria talks about new research that uncovers a new scam that takes advantage of public wishlists on ecommerce websites, which in this case is Walmart, but is similar to those found on Amazon and other sites. Joe's story is about a firm in Singapore with an email from a supplier requesting that a pending payment be sent to a new bank account based in East Timor.  Our Catch of the Day is from Reddit on the /scambait subreddit "THE Dolly Parton is going to let ME in her VIP club." Links to the stories: iPhone Users Warned As New Email Password-Stealing Attacks Reported Walmart customers scammed via fake shopping lists, threatened with arrest Police recover over USD 40 million from international email scam THE Dolly Parton is going to let ME in her VIP club. You can hear more from the T-Minus space daily show here. Have a Catch of the Day you'd like to share? Email it to us at hackinghumans@n2k.com.

The justice department sues TikTok over alleged violations of children's online privacy laws. Bad blood between Crowdstrike and Delta Airlines. The UK once again delays upgrades to their cybercrime reporting center. Apache OFBiz users are urged to patch a critical vulnerability. SLUBStick is a newly discovered Linux Kernel attack. CISA releases a handy guide to help software suppliers manage security risk. StormBamboo poisons DNS queries to deliver targeted malware. The White House looks to help close the cybersecurity skills gap with $15 million in scholarships. Our guest US Congressional candidate from Oklahoma, Madison Horn, speaking with my Caveat co host Ben Yelin about national security and cyberwarfare. Chewing on rumors of Olympic sabotage.  Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest US Congressional candidate from Oklahoma, Madison Horn, speaks with Caveat co host Ben Yelin about national security and cyberwarfare. You can hear the full interview on our latest episode of Caveat here. CSO Perspectives This week on N2K Pro's CSO Perspectives podcast, host and N2K CSO Rick Howard focuses on “Cybersecurity is radically asymmetrically distributed.” Rick and Dave do a preview. You can find the full episode here if you are an N2K Pro subscriber, otherwise check out an extended sample here.    Selected Reading Justice Department Sues TikTok, Accusing the Company of Illegally Collecting Children's Data (SecurityWeek) CrowdStrike says it's not to blame for Delta's days-long outage (The Verge) Replacement for Action Fraud, UK's cybercrime reporting service, delayed again until 2025 (The Record) Apache OFBiz Users Warned of New and Exploited Vulnerabilities (SecurityWeek) Linux kernel impacted by new SLUBStick cross-cache attack (Bleeping Computer) CISA says suppliers bear responsibility for insecure software in Fed procurement guide (The Stack) Chinese hackers compromised an ISP to deliver malicious software updates (Help Net Security) White House and EC-Council Launch $15m Cybersecurity Scholarship Program (Infosecurity Magazine) 2024 Paris Olympics: a snoop was at the origin of suspicions of sabotage in the fan zone of the Chateau de Vincennes (FranceInfo) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supermarket loyalty schemes have become even more of a big thing in recent years as the two giants Tesco and Sainsbury's have rolled out Clubcard and Nectar Prices. But while cards bring lower prices, the points collected still mean prizes for some loyalty scheme fans. So, what happens if a fraudster steals your points? This is Money's Angharad Carrick recently went on the trail of some stolen Nectar points and uncovered a story that delivered as many questions as it did answers. On this podcast, Ang, Georgie Frost and Simon Lambert discuss the mystery of the stolen Nectar Points and how our reader got short shrift from Sainsbury's, Action Fraud and the police when they had £230 nicked. Plus, are these loyalty cards any good and worth having anyway and why is the competition watchdog investigating them? Also on this week's show: Many more people are taking mortgages than run past state pension age but with work and retirement blurring and changing does this matter? Simon explains why he thinks it does but for another reason. Would you buy fake cash for a knockdown price off social media? It sounds daft, but this is a genuine thing - we look at how it is happening. And should a reader who is still working at age 77, worth £2.6million and doesn't want a big inheritance tax bill start giving money away - and splashing out on themselves and their family?

The number of people falling victim to fraud involving cryptocurrency has more than doubled between 2020 and 2023 according to Action Fraud. The value of such fraud has also increased. Our reporter Dan Whitworth has met one such victim, an 86 year old in South Wales who lost over £70,000. Following a Money Box investigation she's now had her lost life savings refunded. We've been reporting on difficulties people are having moving from working tax credits to Universal Credit. We hear from a listener who runs an annual skinny dipping event to raise money for charity, she's been told by her work coach that all her fundraising will be considered personal income for the purposes of Universal Credit. In a week that some lenders increase interest rates, figures from the Bank of England show an increase in arrears on mortgage accounts. We hear how people are coping with their mortgage costs and what you can do if you're struggling to pay them. Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporter: Dan Whitworth Researchers: Sandra Hardial and Jo Krasner Editor: Beatrice Pickup(First broadcast Saturday 16th March 2024)

New figures given to Money Box show there has been a big increase in the amount of money being stolen through fake text messages offering people jobs. These recruitment scams are usually sent via text or WhatsApp and offer high pay, easy hours and the chance to work from home. Last year 126 people contacted Action Fraud saying they'd been victims of this type of scam with £977,000 stolen from them. That is 50 times as much as was reported the year before. What do you need to look out for?Storm Henk was the 8th storm of this season and more could well be on the way. As the flooding costs for insurers rise, home insurance premiums move up with them. According to the Consumer Intelligence Home Insurance Price Index they had already risen 36% by last October. We'll explain all you need to know about flood insurance.When you pay into a pension you expect it to be there for you when you retire. We investigate one listener's case who discovered her pension company had taken all her money in charges.And Paul Lewis asks listeners how they buy their music? Email moneybox@bbc.co.ukPresenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Dan Whitworth and Sandra Hardial Researcher: Jo Krasner Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast 12pm Saturday 13th January, 2024)

The number of reported scams involving QR codes has nearly quadrupled in less than three years according to figures seen by Money Box. The data was revealed by City of London Police and gathered from reports made to Action Fraud. The Charted Institute of Trading Standards is warning those reports are likely to be just the tip of the iceberg. We'll hear the story of one woman who was scammed after using a QR code in a car park.The government's cost of living support payments to help people on low incomes cope with rising bills have not been enough to meet the scale of the problem. That's the warning from Parliament's Work and Pensions Committee which this week called on the government to consider widening the eligibility for future payments. The Department for Work and Pensions says the payments have provided a significant financial boost to millions of households and are just one part of the record £94 billion support package - which includes a 10.1% rise to benefits earlier this year and a more than £2 billion Household Support Fund to help with the cost of household essentials.A young disabled man was denied access to a high interest savings account - after his parents, who have a court order to deal with his finances, tried to open the account. How common is this and what can you do? And what can you expect from the Autumn Statement?Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Joanna Morris and Jo Krasner Producer: Dan Whitworth Researcher: Sandra Hardial Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast 12pm, Saturday 18th November 2023)

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The Oh No! news. Oh No! News is Good News. TAGS: User space, Cybercrime, fraud, scams User space. Cybercrime, also known as scams or fraud, is constantly evolving due to the many data breaches occurring around the world. Attackers gather more of our personal data from these data breaches, then use that data to develop or modify their attacks. Users must remain on guard against social engineered attacks aimed at defrauding users of personal information and/or property (usually money/currency). I’m suggesting users update themselves as they would update their computers. Knowing the types of attacks and how the attack is deployed will benefit you in the fight against Cybercrime. Reporting Cybercrime is beneficial for all users. When a user reports Cybercrime, that information can help investigators combat this growing threat; and broadcast warnings to the greater population. I’ve provided a few links below to assist you in learning and reporting Cybercrime. Common delivery methods for social engineered attacks are: Email (attackers imitate legitimate organizations in design only). Mobile (voice, text messages, and app stores). Social Media (direct messages and marketplaces). Websites (including fraudulent ads and popups). Common data and/or property (e.g. currency) extraction methods are: Peer-to-peer payment service apps (Venmo, Zelle, Cash App...etc). WARNING, your money goes where ever you send it (including scammers). Wire transfers: transfer currency from one entity to another (account-to-account). WARNING, your money goes where ever you send it (including scammers). Cryptocurrency: 100% Scam. Light your money on fire for more value (reversing/recovering payment is virtually impossible). Store gift cards: Unverifiable way to use currency (online or in store). WARNING, scammers prefer gift cards as payment (reversing/recovering payment is virtually impossible). Source: Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) The Internet Crime Complaint Center, or IC3, is the Nation’s central hub for reporting cyber crime. It is run by the FBI, the lead federal agency for investigating cyber crime. Supporting Source: Federal Trade Commission: All Scams Source: Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime. Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime where you should report fraud if you have been scammed, defrauded or experienced cyber crime in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Source: European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation If you have fallen victim to cybercrime, click on one of the links below to be redirected to the reporting website of your country. Reporting mechanisms vary from one country to another. In Member States which do not have a dedicated online option in place, you are advised to go to your local police station to lodge a complaint. Source: National Cybercrime and Fraud Reporting System. Reporting a scam or computer crime helps the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the National Cybercrime Coordination Unit (NC3) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC)Reporting a scam or computer crime helps the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the National Cybercrime Coordination Unit (NC3) and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) learn more about the nature of these incidents. The information you include in your report helps us follow cybercrime and fraud trends. We use this information to help protect more people from harm. It is the role of local police services to investigate. Source: Scams subreddit. Supporting Source: Common Scams and Crimes. The following are some of the most common scams and crimes that the FBI encounters, as well as tips to help prevent you from being victimized. Supporting Source: DuckDuckGo Search: Where do I report online scams? Source: Paypal: What's the difference between friends and family or goods and services payments? Additional Information. What is a "Data Breach"? A data breach is a security violation, in which sensitive, protected or confidential data is copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen, altered or used by an individual unauthorized to do so. What is "Malware"? Malware (a portmanteau for malicious software) is any software intentionally designed to cause disruption to a computer, server, client, or computer network, leak private information, gain unauthorized access to information or systems, deprive access to information, or which unknowingly interferes with the user's computer security and privacy. What is a "Payload"? In the context of a computer virus or worm, the payload is the portion of the malware which performs malicious action; deleting data, sending spam or encrypting data. In addition to the payload, such malware also typically has overhead code aimed at simply spreading itself, or avoiding detection. What is "Phishing"? Phishing is a form of social engineering where attackers deceive people into revealing sensitive information or installing malware such as ransomware. Phishing attacks have become increasingly sophisticated and often transparently mirror the site being targeted, allowing the attacker to observe everything while the victim is navigating the site, and transverse any additional security boundaries with the victim. Social engineering (security) In the context of information security, social engineering is the psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. A type of confidence trick for the purpose of information gathering, fraud, or system access, it differs from a traditional "con" in that it is often one of many steps in a more complex fraud scheme. What is "Information Security" (InfoSec)? Information security, sometimes shortened to InfoSec, is the practice of protecting information by mitigating information risks. It is part of information risk management. Information Security Attributes: Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (C.I.A.). Information Systems are composed in three main portions, hardware, software and communications with the purpose to help identify and apply information security industry standards, as mechanisms of protection and prevention, at three levels or layers: physical, personal and organizational. Essentially, procedures or policies are implemented to tell administrators, users and operators how to use products to ensure information security within the organizations. What is "Risk management"? Risk management is the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. What is a "Vulnerability" (computing)? Vulnerabilities are flaws in a computer system that weaken the overall security of the device/system. Vulnerabilities can be weaknesses in either the hardware itself, or the software that runs on the hardware. What is an "Attack Surface"? The attack surface of a software environment is the sum of the different points (for "attack vectors") where an unauthorized user (the "attacker") can try to enter data to or extract data from an environment. Keeping the attack surface as small as possible is a basic security measure. What is an "Attack Vector"? In computer security, an attack vector is a specific path, method, or scenario that can be exploited to break into an IT system, thus compromising its security. The term was derived from the corresponding notion of vector in biology. An attack vector may be exploited manually, automatically, or through a combination of manual and automatic activity. What is "Standardization"? Standardization is the process of implementing and developing technical standards based on the consensus of different parties that include firms, users, interest groups, standards organizations and governments. Standardization can help maximize compatibility, interoperability, safety, repeatability, or quality. It can also facilitate a normalization of formerly custom processes. List of computer standards. List of technical standard organizations. What is a "Replay attack"? A replay attack is a form of network attack in which valid data transmission is maliciously or fraudulently repeated or delayed. Another way of describing such an attack is: "an attack on a security protocol using a replay of messages from a different context into the intended (or original and expected) context, thereby fooling the honest participant(s) into thinking they have successfully completed the protocol run." What is a "Man-in-the-middle attack"? In cryptography and computer security, a man-in-the-middle, ..., attack is a cyberattack where the attacker secretly relays and possibly alters the communications between two parties who believe that they are directly communicating with each other, as the attacker has inserted themselves between the two parties. What is "Transport Layer Security" (TLS)? Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide communications security over a computer network. The protocol is widely used in applications such as email, instant messaging, and voice over IP, but its use in securing HTTPS remains the most publicly visible. What is a "Handshake" (computing)?. In computing, a handshake is a signal between two devices or programs, used to, e.g., authenticate, coordinate. An example is the handshaking between a hypervisor and an application in a guest virtual machine. What is Security theater? The practice of taking security measures that are considered to provide the feeling of improved security while doing little or nothing to achieve it. License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

In the second episode of our Get Answers mini-series helping you get the answers you need to life's everyday questions, we take a closer look at the tactics used by fraudsters.We compare scams to discover similarities in criminal behaviour, hear how the Online Safety Bill could crackdown on illegal behaviour, and answer your questions from social media.Read how to spot and protect yourself from scams, check out the latest information from Action Fraud & sign up to our free scam alerts newsletter.Like what you're hearing? Use #GetAnswers on social media.

In the second episode of our Get Answers mini-series helping you get the answers you need to life's everyday questions, we take a closer look at the tactics used by fraudsters.We compare scams to discover similarities in criminal behaviour, hear how the Online Safety Bill could crackdown on illegal behaviour, and answer your questions from social media.Read how to spot and protect yourself from scams, check out the latest information from Action Fraud & sign up to our free scam alerts newsletter.Like what you're hearing? Use #GetAnswers on social media.

In the second episode of our Get Answers mini-series helping you get the answers you need to life's everyday questions, we take a closer look at the tactics used by fraudsters.We compare scams to discover similarities in criminal behaviour, hear how the Online Safety Bill could crackdown on illegal behaviour, and answer your questions from social media.Read how to spot and protect yourself from scams, check out the latest information from Action Fraud & sign up to our free scam alerts newsletter.Like what you're hearing? Use #GetAnswers on social media.

The trial is over, this should be the end of it. But as they gather on the steps of Blackfriars Court, Keith, Maria and Sylvia hear rumours of a new scam that's been unfolding right under their noses.  Filthy Ritual is a Global Original podcast, produced by Global and Novel. In partnership with Dentsu Entertainment. If you've been affected by anything you've heard in this podcast or think you, or someone you know, may have been scammed, you're not alone and there's support available. Age UK has helpful advice and information for anyone who thinks they've been scammed. Action Fraud can be contacted any time day or night, or you can call the Action Fraud team on 0300 123 2040. Victim Support or Think Jessica provide emotional and practical help to victims of crimes and scams Contact the 24-hour Samaritans helpline on 116 123 if you feel low or anxious and need someone to talk to.

This week, the Office for National Statistics employment data showed that one reason behind the increase in the number of people in work is the growth in self-employment. Though the total numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels, more people are now starting a new business. We'll hear from four entrepreneurs about their experiences and have some advice for anyone thinking about doing so. Money Box has learned more than 1,100 people have reported having had a total of £1.3m stolen from them in the last year by criminals using so called "hi mum" or "hi dad" scam messages. The figures from Action Fraud peaked in the run up to Christmas but the scam is still very active with hundreds of thousands of pounds being stolen in the first three months of this year alone. What should you look out for? We often talk about the cost of living and the effect of rising inflation on lower income households, but this week there is new evidence of how it is hitting people earning between £40,000 and £80,000. We'll hear from Royal London whose research found over a third of people had gone overdrawn or borrowed in other ways - some even taking out expensive payday loans. And a new report suggests tens of millions of pounds belonging to about 80,000 young people without mental capacity to make financial decisions could be locked in trust funds. What does that mean for families and what is the government's response? Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporter: Dan Whitworth Researchers: Sandra Hardial and Jo Krasner Editor: Jess Quayle (First broadcast 12noon Saturday 22nd April, 2023)

At Blackfriars Crown Court, a long-awaited trial is about to commence. It could finally bring justice to this group of Hampstead victims. But Juliette D'Souza's defence team are about to develop a new theory about who is really responsible for the last two decades of ‘magic' and manipulation.  Filthy Ritual is a Global Original podcast, produced by Global and Novel. In partnership with Dentsu Entertainment. If you've been affected by anything you've heard in this podcast or think you, or someone you know, may have been scammed, you're not alone and there's support available. Age UK has helpful advice and information for anyone who thinks they've been scammed. Action Fraud can be contacted any time day or night, or you can call the Action Fraud team on 0300 123 2040. Victim Support or Think Jessica provide emotional and practical help to victims of crimes and scams.

Sylvia Eaves, a retired Opera singer with a knack for making friends, who lost thousands of pounds to Juliette D'Souza finds herself back in the thrall of the healer of Hampstead. But this time, Juliette hasn't counted on one DIY detective who will stand in her way: An intrepid nurse and amateur detective named Maria Feeney.  Filthy Ritual is a Global Original podcast, produced by Global and Novel. In partnership with Dentsu Entertainment. If you've been affected by anything you've heard in this podcast or think you, or someone you know, may have been scammed, you're not alone and there's support available.  Age UK has helpful advice and information for anyone who thinks they've been scammed. Action Fraud can be contacted any time day or night, or you can call the Action Fraud team on 0300 123 2040. Victim Support or Think Jessica provide emotional and practical help to victims of crimes and scams.

In the face of apathy and ridicule from the police, Keith Bender takes his allegations about Juliette D'Souza to the only avenue that's left to him: the media.  A few months later, a newly formed investigative team of plucky journalists touch down in Suriname for the reporting adventure of a lifetime.  Filthy Ritual is a Global Original podcast, produced by Global and Novel. In partnership with Dentsu Entertainment. If you've been affected by anything you've heard in this podcast or think you, or someone you know, may have been scammed, you're not alone and there's support available. Age UK has helpful advice and information for anyone who thinks they've been scammed. Action Fraud can be contacted any time day or night, or you can call the Action Fraud team on 0300 123 2040. Victim Support or Think Jessica provide emotional and practical help to victims of crimes and scams.

Keith starts spreading the word about Juliette D'Souza's ‘powers'. Little by little, Juliette's client base expands across Hampstead, as her promises of miracle cures captivate more and more of its residents.  All is not well. Under Juliette's influence, Keith has lost control of his own life. After she goes missing, Keith is left to reckon with her real identity.  Filthy Ritual is a Global Original podcast, produced by Global and Novel. In partnership with Dentsu Entertainment. If you've been affected by anything you've heard in this podcast or think you, or someone you know, may have been scammed, you're not alone and there's support available.  Age UK has helpful advice and information for anyone who thinks they've been scammed. Action Fraud can be contacted any time day or night, or you can call the Action Fraud team on 0300 123 2040. Victim Support or Think Jessica provide emotional and practical help to victims of crimes and scams.

An eccentric osteopath, Keith Bender, meets a charming, mysterious woman named Juliette D'Souza. Keith's life is falling apart, and Juliette seems to know just how to fix it. She wins his trust and whisks him off on a journey to meet a shamanic healer in Suriname, changing his life forever. Soon, she's bringing her supernatural influence into the heart of the bohemian London suburb where Keith worked: Hampstead.  Filthy Ritual is a Global Original podcast, produced by Global and Novel. In partnership with Dentsu Entertainment. If you've been affected by anything you've heard in this podcast or think you, or someone you know, may have been scammed, you're not alone and there's support available. Age UK has helpful advice and information for anyone who thinks they've been scammed. Action Fraud can be contacted any time day or night, or you can call the Action Fraud team on 0300 123 2040. Victim Support or Think Jessica provide emotional and practical help to victims of crimes and scams.

Fevzi Turkalp, the Gadget Detective, joins Eddie Nestor on BBC Radio London to discuss an initiative by the Police contacting 70,000 people who have been identified as being the victims of fraud and inviting them to join the Action Fraud website. With fraud now constituting nearly half of all crime what is the cause, what form does it take, and what can we do about it? You can follow and contact the Gadget Detective on Twitter @gadgetdetective. If you enjoy these shows please consider subscribing and leaving a review, thanks! #Fevzi #Turkalp #Gadget #Detective #Tech #Technology #News #Advice #Help #Advice #BBC #Radio #London #Eddie #Nestor #Fraud #Police #Scam #Calls #Bank #Theft #Money #Spoof #Text #Message #Fake #Phone #SMS #iSpoof #FBI #Crime #Criminal #Christmas #Xmas #Season #Covid #Online #Banking #Black #Friday

Marketed as a new way to pay, a step into an exciting future, or a way of taking back control against governments and financial institutions - cryptocurrency has become a rapid growth market for societies across the world. But how have we got here? In this Which? Investigation we discover how despite social media being awash with celebrities endorsing these new digital currencies, they're anything but a safe and stable investment. Read our https://www.which.co.uk/money/investing/types-of-investment/what-is-bitcoin-cryptocurrencies-explained-al8xl8z8469d (cryptocurrency explained) article to find out more or https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/reporting-fraud-and-cyber-crime (report suspected fraud activity to Action Fraud).

According to the Office for National Statistics; in the year to March 2021, there were more than four million offences recorded for fraud alone! Action Fraud says that criminals walked off with more than £2.3 billion. Now you might think you're too savvy to be caught out. But are you confident you know how to spot a scam? Giving their tips on the signs to look out for and how you can stop yourself from getting scammed are: Former Chief Executive of The Pensions Advisory Service, and an Independent Non-Executive Director at PensionBee; Michelle Cracknell CBE Head of Security and Counter Fraud at the OBIE; Lisa Markey PensionBee's CTO; Jonathan Lister Parsons   Further reading: Read more on what you can do to avoid being scammed on our website. How to spot a pension scam 4 pension scams to watch out for What is pension liberation?   Other useful resources: 'Scam Man and Robbin' game The Money and Pensions Service Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Types of pension scams (FCA) Protect yourself from scams (FCA) Reporting fraud and cyber crime (Action Fraud)   Catch up on the latest news, read our episode transcripts or watch on YouTube: The Pension Confident Podcast The Pension Confident Podcast on YouTube Follow @PensionBee on X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Threads and LinkedIn. Follow Michelle and Lisa on LinkedIn. Enjoying the podcast? Then don't forget to give us a review! Send your thoughts and ideas to: podcast@pensionbee.com.

Scams are on the rise and small businesses are no safer from fraudsters than consumers. And in some cases, businesses are being scammed by their own customers. Action Fraud, the UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cyber-crime, say that one in four small businesses are affected by fraud every year, with costs to businesses estimated at early £19 billion. How do entrepreneurs keep their budding business safe? What should companies do to protect their data? And when it all goes wrong, who can help small businesses? Louise Cooper hears from Shara, Raoul and Louise about their experience of scammers targeting their businesses. And she's joined by our expert panel: Paul Meskall - Manager of Fraud & Cyber Crime Prevention - UK Finance Dr Roger Barker - Director of Policy and Corporate Governance - Institute of Directors Gary Rycroft - Partner - Joseph A. Jones & Co.

Fraudsters and scammers are always looking for new ways to get their hands on your money, bank details and much more, so what should you look out for and how can you protect yourself? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is talking with Khatija Nichols from West Midlands Police and today they're discussing social media hacking.   If you think your being targeted by fraudsters, report it to your bank and call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online at www.actionfraud.police.uk if you are in Scotland, call 101. #RNIBConnect Image: West Midlands Police logo

Fraudsters and scammers are always looking for new ways to get their hands on your money, bank details and much more, so what should you look out for and how can you protect yourself? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is talking with Khatija Nichols from West Midlands Police and today they're discussing on line shopping fraud.   If you think your being targeted by fraudsters, report it to your bank and call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online at www.actionfraud.police.uk if you are in Scotland, call 101. #RNIBConnect Image: West Midlands Police logo

Fraudsters and scammers are always looking for new ways to get their hands on your money, bank details and much more, so what should you look out for and how can you protect yourself? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is talking with Khatija Nichols from West Midlands Police and today they're discussing investment fraud.   If you think your being targeted by fraudsters, report it to your bank and call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online at www.actionfraud.police.uk if you are in Scotland, call 101. #RNIBConnect Image: West Midlands Police logo

Fraudsters and scammers are always looking for new ways to get their hands on your money, bank details and much more, so what should you look out for and how can you protect yourself? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is talking with Khatija Nichols from West Midlands Police and today they're discussing Courier fraud.   If you think your being targeted by fraudsters, report it to your bank and call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online at www.actionfraud.police.uk if you are in Scotland, call 101. #RNIBConnect Image: West Midlands Police logo

“I'm sorry Martin, there's no more money.” This was the text that tipped off our anonymous interviewee to the fact that his mum had been the victim of a romance scam. From an initial contact on Words with Friends, to a carefully coordinated web across social media, the criminal gang took advantage of one woman's loneliness to defraud her of her life's savings. We've watched Tinder Swindler, but as this story shows romance scams don't all happen against the backdrop of a private jet and a CEO lifestyle. The interviewee talks the Money Medics through the techniques the scammers used to win his mum's trust, the warning flags to look out for and the impact it's had on his family's lives.  If you've been the victim of a romance scam, contact Action Fraud in confidence online or by phone 0300 123 2040. For more information about romance frauds, check out the following websites: Action Fraud's A - Z of fraud The Met Police's Little Book of Big Scams

Fraudsters and scammers are always looking for new ways to get their hands on your money, bank details and much more, so what should you look out for and how can you protect yourself? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is talking with Khatija Nichols from West Midlands Police and today they're discussing romance fraud.   If you think your being targeted by fraudsters, report it to your bank and call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online at www.actionfraud.police.uk if you are in Scotland, call 101. #RNIBConnect Image: West Midlands Police logo

Have you been scammed by a misleading image of a kitten which you just couldn't resist - only to find it looked drastically different when you collected the wee thing? Cats Protection warns against buying kittens online through unlicensed or unregistered sellers who are offering them for sale at an age too young to be separated from their mothers. Action Fraud has also reported a huge spike in instances of cat and kitten fraud. Data reveals that in the 2020/21 financial year there were over 6 times more reports of fraud than in the previous year (1,146 vs 190). Cats Protection's tips for purchasing a kitten include: see the kittens in their home with their mother find out as much as possible about the seller prior to purchase (is he licensed or registered with a local authority?) think about adopting a kitten instead of purchasing November 2021

Action Fraud figures show that victims of investment fraud lost at least £657m in 2020, as scammers preyed on financial vulnerability caused by the coronavirus pandemic. There are different types of investment fraud, the most common involve shares, bonds, cryptocurrency and commodities such as wine, fine art and diamonds. Fraudsters contact you unexpectedly, promise generous returns and may say that the opportunity is time limited. They downplay the risks to your money. They call you repeatedly and keep you on the phone a long time in order to build your trust, stop you speaking to other people or having time to think about the offer. FULL ARTICLE Report all scams online to www.actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040 giving as much information as possible. Financial education and literacy is not taught in schools, which is why most people are in the dark when it comes to personal finance and are forced to rely on financial advisers. If you enjoyed this and found it helpful, please like and share with your friends and follow me on social media to give more people free value. I'm offering a free Wealth Accelerator discovery coaching call to three people this week - CLICK HERETO BOOK YOUR FREE CALL https://bit.ly/3zJ21GY

Action Fraud figures show that victims of investment fraud lost at least £657m in 2020, as scammers preyed on financial vulnerability caused by the coronavirus pandemic.    There are different types of investment fraud, the most common involve shares, bonds, cryptocurrency and commodities such as wine, fine art and diamonds. Fraudsters contact you unexpectedly, promise generous returns and may say that the opportunity is time limited. They downplay the risks to your money. They call you repeatedly and keep you on the phone a long time in order to build your trust, stop you speaking to other people or having time to think about the offer. The second stage of these frauds is known as a Recovery Fraud where victim details are passed onto other fraudsters who try to take yet more money.  They say that they have been appointed to help and ask for a refundable upfront fee. They often use the details of cloned companies ie genuine companies whose details have been hijacked, in order to reassure investors.  Reports of ‘clone firm' investment scams increased by 29% in April 2020 compared to March, when the UK went into its first lockdown. How to avoid investment scams Reject cold calls. If you're called about an investment opportunity, the safest thing to do is just hang up. Check an investment opportunity using the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Warning List online tool. Check that the investment company is on the FCA Financial Services Register. Don't feel pressurised or rushed into making a decision. Always seek advice before investing, ideally from an Independent Financial Adviser who is authorised by the FCA. If you're not sure whether a scheme or investment offer is a scam, contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 250 5050 for advice. Report a fraud to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. A increase in cyber-fraud across the world means that we all need to learn how to spot and avoid different types of fraud and cybercrime.   An emerging tactic used by fraudsters is the ‘spoofing' (cloning) of telephone numbers. A decade ago, anyone receiving a suspicious call could look up the number that was calling them to check its legitimacy. No longer is this sufficient advice. Fraudsters can now clone numbers used by legitimate organisations, your local bank, HMRC, or even local police station, to make it look like that organisation's genuine number is calling you.  The fraudster claims to be from that organisation and tries to convince you to do what they say.  This means you cannot rely on your Caller ID display to tell you who is calling you. Protect yourself: Beware unexpected phone callers, whoever they claim to be. If in doubt, never divulge personal details over the phone to someone who has called you. The more you say to a fraudster the more information they have. Don't be afraid to hang up. Contact friends or family for advice. Don't trust your caller ID display to verify a call, contact the genuine organisation using a number that you have independently researched. Before doing so, ensure the call has ended and the line has cleared, wait five mins (Some scammers can simulate the sounds of lines clearing to dupe you into dialling while the line is still live), or make the call via a separate phone line where possible. Institutions such as HMRC, police and banks will never call you to tell you that you/your money is under investigation; nor would they ever ask you to transfer or hand over money/assets for such a purpose. Report all scams online to www.actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040 giving as much information as possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we talk to the Director of the Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands region Superintendent Alison Hurst.  After listening please visit National Cyber Security Centre, Action Fraud, Take Five and the West Midlands Cyber Protect websites for more guidance on all things relating to online security.   Please forward any Phishing emails you receive on to report@phishing.gov.uk and text messages on to 7726. Our hosts today were Patrick, a Detective and Cyber Protect officer Regional Cyber Crime Unit for the West Midlands (RCCUWM) part of the Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands (ROCUWM) and Demi the RCCUWM as an intern taking a year out from her University Studies. You can contact us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.  To sign up for our newsletter please visit www.wmcyber.org/subscribe. 

In this episode we talk to Ian about the Police CyberAlarm.  A fantastic new and FREE Cyber Security system.  Please listen to find out all you need to know. After listening please visit National Cyber Security Centre, Action Fraud, Take Five and the West Midlands Cyber Protect websites for more guidance on all things relating to online security.   Please forward any Phishing emails you receive on to report@phishing.gov.uk and text messages on to 7726. Our hosts today were Patrick, a Detective and Cyber Protect officer Regional Cyber Crime Unit for the West Midlands (RCCUWM) part of the Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands (ROCUWM) and Demi the RCCUWM as an intern taking a year out from her University Studies. You can contact us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.  To sign up for our newsletter please visit www.wmcyber.org/subscribe. 

Dr Elisabeth Carter talks to Michael about the language used by fraudsters who fake romantic relationships online for monetary gain Producer Sally Heaven Further information and help. Action Fraud provide a central point of contact for information about fraud and financially motivated internet crime. Phone: 0300 123 2040 www.actionfraud.police.uk Victim Support provides emotional and practical help to victims or witnesses of any crime, whether or not it has been reported to the police. Phone: 0808 16 89 111 (24/7) www.victimsupport.org.uk Victim Support NI offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Northern Ireland. Phone: 028 9024 3133 www.victimsupportni.com Victim Support Scotland offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Scotland. Phone: 0800 160 1985 (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm). www.victimsupportsco.org.uk

Millions of us each year pick up our phone and swipe right in the hope of finding ‘the one’, and with the pandemic limiting even the most basic of social interactions, statistics suggest more of us are using apps than ever before. For the majority of us these apps are a useful tool to connect in a busy world, but to criminals they serve as a playground to hunt for the vulnerable. From romance fraud to sexual predators, Livvy Haydock investigates the dangers these app’s pose, if big tech does enough to protect its users, and what we as individuals should do to keep ourselves safer. Details of organisations that can provide help and support with fraud, sexual abuse and bereavement are available from the following organisations: Action Fraud provide a central point of contact for information about fraud and financially motivated internet crime. Phone: 0300 123 2040 www.actionfraud.police.uk UK Safer Internet Centre provides e-safety tips, advice and resources to help children and young people stay safe on the internet. www.saferinternet.org.uk Get Safe Online offers unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety, including advice for parents about safeguarding children online. www.getsafeonline.org Sexual abuse: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/22VVM5LPrf3pjYdKqctmMXn/information-and-support-sexual-abuse-and-violence Bereavement: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4MmhHDSbdDmTpVJhBs2v4Py/information-and-support-bereavement

Fraudsters and scammers are always finding new ways to part you from your money, pressurising you to make a hasty decision or tricking you into sharing personal information. Fake investment firms took around £78m from UK consumers last year according to fraud reporting centre Action Fraud and now warnings are being given about Covid-19 vaccine scams. On Wednesday's programme Adam Shaw and guests will look at how to spot financial fraud and what to do if you've been taken in by these convincing criminals. We'd love to hear your questions and experience so e-mail moneybox@bbc.co.uk now. Presenter: Adam Shaw Producer: Diane Richardson Editor: Rosamund Jones

Ann is a Shine Radio listener who wants to share her experience of being scammed out of one hundred pounds. The attackers compromised the email account of her friend and sent an email asking for help to buy an online store voucher. Ann explains how easy it is to fall for the scammers' tricks, how some people are reluctant to own-up to their mistakes and introduces an online resource from the police that can help you identify scams and report them. Ann is talking to Shine Radio's Stephen Martin. The link for Action Fraud is https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode talks about the how to shop online safely.  After listening please visit National Cyber Security Centre, Action Fraud, Take Five and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Websites for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.   To learn more about typosquatting visit the NSCS and this article. Please forward any Phishing emails you receive on to report@phishing.gov.uk and any text messages on to 7726. Our hosts today were Patrick, a Detective and Cyber Protect officer for the West Midlands Regional Cyber Crime Unit (WMRCCU) part of the West Midlands Regional Organised Crime Unit (WMROCU) and Demi the WMRCCU as an intern taking a year out from her University Studies. Also, a member of the WMRCCU is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO – West MidlandsJames Squire - cyberpcsoWarwickshire and West Mercia   To contact us please email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk to signup for our newsletter please visit www.wmcyber.org/subscribe. 

This episode talks about the COVID-19 related Phishing tactics.  After listening please visit National Cyber Security Centre, Action Fraud, Take Five and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Websites for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.   Please forward any Phishing emails you receive on to report@phishing.gov.uk and any text messages on to 7726. Our hosts today were Patrick, a Detective and Cyber Protect officer for the West Midlands Regional Cyber Crime Unit (WMRCCU) part of the West Midlands Regional Organised Crime Unit (WMROCU) and Demi the WMRCCU as an intern taking a year out from her University Studies. Also, a member of the WMRCCU is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO – West MidlandsJames Squire - cyberpcsoWarwickshire and West Mercia   To contact us please email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk to signup for our newsletter please visit www.wmcyber.org/subscribe. 

In The Month In Pensions for October 2020, we join The Pensions Regulator in gazing into the future and consider what the world of pensions will be like in 15 years' time. See The Pension Regulator's 'Pensions of the future - a discussion on our strategy (16 October 2020)': https://bit.ly/3owKcp6  Also covered in this month's edition are: DWP gives green light to standardised simpler annual benefit statements for DC auto enrolment pension schemes (See the DWP’s response to its consultation ‘Simpler annual benefit statements for workplace pensions’: https://bit.ly/3kEp7GY); PPF consults on the 2021/22 levy (See the PPF’s consultation ‘Have your say on our 2021/22 levy rules’: https://bit.ly/3mraS8D); Public sector exit payment caps to come into force (See our insight ‘Public sector exit cap in force from 4 November 2020 (15 October 2020)’: https://bit.ly/3dZW91z); TPR publishes new guidance on superfunds (See TPR's guidance 'Superfund guidance for prospective ceding trustees and employers (21 October 2020)’: https://bit.ly/35y6X3a); Action Fraud reveals extent of pension scam activity in wake of COVID-19; and ECJ decides on VAT and pension management services case (See the full text in the judgment of United Biscuits (Pensions Trustees) Ltd. and another v Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs (C‑235/19): https://bit.ly/2TvuDiW). We also look forward to some of the developments to expect in November 2020. This podcast and its accompanying transcript are also available on our website: https://bit.ly/3kKzp88  Find out more about the Gowling WLG Pensions team here: https://bit.ly/3jvtmTx  We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars: https://bit.ly/34us0V1 

The numbers of people targeted by thieves on Instagram has sharply risen during lockdown and Action Fraud is warning Instagram users to be wary of fraudulent investment posts offering ‘get rich quick’ schemes. Criminals use the app to promote investment schemes, luring users with the promise of high returns. We speak to one man caught out. As Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions expand, we look at the support in place for workers. And it’s already estimated that nearly two million people who were not in financial difficulty before the pandemic are now struggling to pay all of their bills. Could a 'temporary' debt payment plan help them through the worst of the crisis? Presenter: Paul Lewis Researcher: Darin Graham Reporter: Dan Whitworth Producer: Alex Lewis Editor: Richard Vadon

This episode talks about Home Working Cyber Essentials.After listening to this podcast please visit National Cyber Security Centre, Action Fraud, Take Five and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Websites for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.   Our host today is Patrick, a Detective and Cyber Protect officer for the Regional Cyber Team part of the Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands. Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO, Warwickshire and West Mercia is James Squire - cyberpcso and Staffordshire Police area is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso. To contact us please email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

This episode talks about the launch of the NHS Covid – 19 App. After listening to this podcast please visit National Cyber Security Centre, Action Fraud, Take Five and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Websites for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.   Our host today is Patrick, a Detective and Cyber Protect officer for the Regional Cyber Team part of the Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands. Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO, Warwickshire and West Mercia is James Squire - cyberpcso and Staffordshire Police area is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso.To contact us please email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

This episode talks about 9 Common Cyber Security Risks and Cyber Essentials.  After listening to this podcast please visit Action Fraud, Take Five, National Cyber Security Centre and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Websites for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.   www.takefive-stopfraud.org.ukwww.actionfraud.police.ukwww.ncsc.gov.ukwww.wmcyber.org Our host today is Patrick, a Detective and Cyber Protect officer for the Regional Cyber Team part of the Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands. Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO, Warwickshire and West Mercia is James Squire - cyberpcso and Staffordshire Police area is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso. To contact us please email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

This episode talks about the Sextortion, Romance Fraud, Newcastle University Cyber-attack and the Bank of England. After listening to this podcast please visit National Cyber Security Centre, Action Fraud, Take Five and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Websites for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.  Have I Been Pwned?CatfishingReporting - report@phishing.gov.uk Our host today is Patrick, a Detective and Cyber Protect officer for the Regional Cyber Team part of the Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands. Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO, Warwickshire and West Mercia is James Squire - cyberpcso and Staffordshire Police area is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso. To contact us please email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

As if 2020 wasn’t already proving to be a painful enough year, fraud has soared in lockdown. Fraud victims are now losing at least £11.5million a day but the real total is estimated at £80million, as only about 15 per cent of cases go reported. Cases are up 43 per cent in lockdown, according to Action Fraud figures, and the amount lost is up a staggering 286 per cent – meaning a victim loses £8,000 of their savings in average every minute. So could you fall victim to lockdown fraud? On this week’s podcast, Simon Lambert and Georgie Frost discuss how people are being conned, the red flags to watch out for, what your rights are if you fall victim and why it’s not enough to think it won’t happen to you. Also on this week’s show, will the rule of six knock the chance of a V-shaped recovery for six and what on earth is the Government playing at with its Brexit threat to break international law? And finally, there’s a savings lottery out there with a better chance of winning £50,000 than the Premium Bonds. Family BS’ windfall bonds have a minimum investment of £10,000 but a one in 714 chance of winning monthly prizes of between £1,000 and £50,000… but there’s a catch, it’s also possible no one will win. So, is it worth signing up?

This episode talks about the Multifactor Authentication along with UK Business Cyber Resilience and International efforts to make being online safer.  For more information visit the NCSC's guidance on multi-factor authentication visit: ·       Multi-factor authentication for online services – https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/multifactor-authentication-online-services·       Setting up two-factor authentication (2FA) https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/setting-two-factor-authentication-2fa ·       Turn on two-factor authentication – Social Media, Banking & Email https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/home#section_4 After listening to this podcast please visit Action Fraud, Take Five, National Cyber Security Centre and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Websites for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.   www.takefive-stopfraud.org.ukwww.actionfraud.police.ukwww.ncsc.gov.ukwww.wmcyber.org Our host today is Patrick, a Detective and Cyber Protect officer for the Regional Cyber Team part of the Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands. Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO, Warwickshire and West Mercia is James Squire - cyberpcso and Staffordshire Police area is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso. To contact us please email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk. 

This episode talks about the Business Email Compromise along with Pension Scams and more. After listening to this podcast please visit Action Fraud, Take Five, National Cyber Security Centre and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Websites for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.  www.takefive-stopfraud.org.ukwww.actionfraud.police.ukwww.ncsc.gov.ukwww.wmcyber.orgOur host today is Patrick, a Detective and Cyber Protect officer for the Regional Cyber Team part of the Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands.Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO, Warwickshire and West Mercia is James Squire - cyberpcso and Staffordshire Police area is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso.To contact us please email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

This episode talks about the Credential Stuffing, PayPal Scam, Scammers targeting the Ritz and Ransomware attack on Jack Daniels.  www.haveibeenpwned.com After listening to this podcast please visit Action Fraud, Take Five, National Cyber Security Centre and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Websites for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.   www.takefive-stopfraud.org.ukwww.actionfraud.police.ukwww.ncsc.gov.ukwww.wmcyber.org Our host today is Patrick, a Detective and Cyber Protect officer for the Regional Cyber Team part of the Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands. Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO, Warwickshire and West Mercia is James Squire - cyberpcso and Staffordshire Police area is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso. To contact us please email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

This episode talks about the SIM Swapping, Ransomware target Travelex and Microsoft Patching.  After listening to this podcast please visit Action Fraud, National Cyber Security Centre and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Website for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.   www.takefive-stopfraud.org.ukwww.actionfraud.police.ukwww.ncsc.gov.ukwww.wmcyber.org Our host today is Patrick, a Detective and Cyber Protect officer for the Regional Cyber Team part of the Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands. Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO, Warwickshire and West Mercia is James Squire - cyberpcso and Staffordshire Police area is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso. To contact us please email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

This episode talks about the ten Covid 19 related scams currently being observed data breach.  After listening to this podcast please visit Action Fraud, National Cyber Security Centre and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Website for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.   www.takefive-stopfraud.org.ukwww.actionfraud.police.ukwww.ncsc.gov.ukwww.wmcyber.org Our host today is Patrick, a Detective and Cyber Protect officer for the Regional Cyber Team part of the Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands. Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO, Warwickshire and West Mercia is James Squire - cyberpcso and Staffordshire Police area is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso. To contact us please email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

This episode talks about the Blackbaud data breach.  After listening to this podcast please visit Action Fraud, National Cyber Security Centre and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Website for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.  www.actionfraud.police.ukwww.ncsc.gov.ukwww.wmcyber.org Our host is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso.Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO and covering Warwickshire and West Mercia Police areas is James Squire - cyberpcso. To attend other events provided by the RCCU please see below.·        Are you prepared for a Cyber Attack? ·        Got questions about Cyber Crime?·        Can you spot a phishing Email?To contact us please email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

This episode talks about the Insider Risk.  After listening to this podcast please visit Action Fraud, National Cyber Security Centre and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Website for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.   www.actionfraud.police.ukwww.ncsc.gov.ukwww.wmcyber.org Our host is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso. Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO and covering Warwickshire and West Mercia Police areas is James Squire - cyberpcso. To attend other events provided by the RCCU please see below.·        Are you prepared for a Cyber Attack? ·        Got questions about Cyber Crime?·        Can you spot a phishing Email?To contact us please email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

This episode talks about the most common scam emails. After listening to this podcast please visit Action Fraud, National Cyber Security Centre and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Website for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.  www.actionfraud.police.ukwww.ncsc.gov.ukwww.wmcyber.orgOur host is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso.Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO and covering Warwickshire and West Mercia Police areas is James Squire - cyberpcso.To attend other events provided by the RCCU please see below.·        Are you prepared for a Cyber Attack? ·        Got questions about Cyber Crime?·        Can you spot a phishing Email?To contact us please email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

This episode talks about vulnerabilities with Bluetooth, UK Governments approach with Russian online interference, US and China Covid 19 spying and more.  After listening to this podcast please visit Action Fraud, National Cyber Security Centre and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Website for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.   www.actionfraud.police.ukwww.ncsc.gov.ukwww.wmcyber.org Our host is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso. Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO and covering Warwickshire and West Mercia Police areas is James Squire - cyberpcso. To attend other events provided by the RCCU please see below. ·        Are you prepared for a Cyber Attack? ·        Got questions about Cyber Crime?·        Can you spot a phishing Email? To contact us please email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

This episode talks about learning opportunities for those home working, router issues, social media account take overs and more.  After listening to this podcast please visit Action Fraud, National Cyber Security Centre and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Website for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.   www.actionfraud.police.ukwww.ncsc.gov.ukwww.wmcyber.org  Our host is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso. Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO and covering Warwickshire and West Mercia Police areas is James Squire - cyberpcso. To attend other events provided by the RCCU please see below.·        Are you prepared for a Cyber Attack? ·        Got questions about Cyber Crime?·        Can you spot a phishing Email? To contact us please email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

Suspicious Emails, we all get them.  If you have an email account then you get them.  Not only do they directly try and scam you they are also used as a technique to deliver malicious software to infect your device and or network. After listening to this podcast please visit Action Fraud, National Cyber Security Centre and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Website for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.    Our host is today is James Squire who covers Warwickshire and West Mercia Police areas and can be found on twitter at cyberpcso. Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO and our regular host Mathew Hough-Clews who can be found sp_digitalpcso. To attend the events James mentioned please see details below. ·        Are you prepared for a Cyber Attack? ·        Got questions about Cyber Crime?·        Can you spot a phishing Email? To contact us please email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

They say “you get what you pay for” an expression often related to the quality of what we obtain when parting with our hard-earned money.  However, sadly so many people never receive anything of any quality when shopping online.  After listening to this podcast please visit Action Fraud, National Cyber Security Centre and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Website for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.   www.actionfraud.police.ukwww.ncsc.gov.ukwww.cybercrimeprotect.co.ukOur host is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso. Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO and covering Warwickshire and West Mercia Police areas is James Squire - cyberpcso.Email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

Make sure you link up with genuine connections via email.  We have become aware of a recent attempt by Cyber-Criminals using phishing emails suggesting they are from LinkedIn with the aim of stealing usernames and passwords.  After listening to this podcast please visit Action Fraud, National Cyber Security Centre and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Website for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.   www.actionfraud.police.ukwww.ncsc.gov.ukwww.cybercrimeprotect.co.uk  Our host is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso. Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO and covering Warwickshire and West Mercia Police areas is James Squire - cyberpcso.Email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

Its summer but unfortunately holidays have been limited.  Due to current events large numbers have had holidays cancelled.  This unfortunately is something the cyber criminal is taking advantage of. After listening to this podcast please visit Action Fraud, National Cyber Security Centre and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Website for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.   www.actionfraud.police.ukwww.ncsc.gov.ukwww.cybercrimeprotect.co.uk  Our host is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso. Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO and covering Warwickshire and West Mercia Police areas is James Squire - cyberpcso.Email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

Don't let the cybercriminal score against you.  Listen to this episode and find out how to keep safe online while watching your favourite team. After listening to this podcast please visit Action Fraud, National Cyber Security Centre and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Website for more guidance on all things relating to online Security.  www.actionfraud.police.ukwww.ncsc.gov.ukwww.cybercrimeprotect.co.ukOur host is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso. Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO and covering Warwickshire and West Mercia Police areas is James Squire - cyberpcso.Email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

Have you ever wondered what strange things a digital forensic investigator has to dig through? Listen to this episode to find out.   Our guest for this episode is Jake Moore. Jake Moore is a cybersecurity specialist for ESET, Europe’s number one internet security and anti-virus company. Jake previously worked in the police force for 14 years investigating cybercrime in the Digital Forensics Unit and Cyber Crime Team in Dorset.  In 2016, he was asked to implement cybersecurity advisers in order to make local communities more aware of ever-increasing cybersecurity threats.     Jake shares many experiences working in digital forensics and cybersecurity. We also discuss simple things you can do to keep cybercriminals away and social media accounts safe.   Show Notes: [01:05] - Jake shares the background on how he got started in cybersecurity.  [03:20] - Without an understanding of cybercrime and what they are doing there is a huge chance that these companies are going to end up losing millions of dollars down the line.   [03:57] - When Chris was in college he was very interested in crime scene investigation and he did a ride-along with a crime scene investigator.   [06:13] - Jake shares a story about a time he received a laptop as part of a murder investigation. [08:37] - In the UK, they have a system for reporting all cybercrimes called Action Fraud.  [09:53] - Cybercrime and fraud are making up over 50% of crime in the UK.   [11:03] - Prevention is the best cure.   [12:31] - Use a password manager.  90% of people are using two or three passwords for everything.   [13:29] - Jake also suggests turning on two factor or multifactor identification.  Every social media and email account offers it.   [15:14] - If it hasn’t happened to them or their nearest and dearest then people think cybersecurity won’t happen to them.   [17:22] - Sometimes in scamming emails they include an old password that they acquired from a data breach.   [18:39] - Jake likes to make people aware that you can phish people’s information.   [21:04] - Even people with awareness tend to forget about things as soon as something amazing comes along.    [23:24] - Cybercriminals are very crafty and they are doing their homework.  [24:34] - They often feed their victims’ egos just enough to get them to bite.   [25:24] - Cybercriminals use urgency as one of the key factors.   [26:06] - The use of authority is another key factor.   [28:14] - Always backup your data.  This is a good practice for everyone and can be beneficial in many different circumstances.   [30:31] - It is important to have a local back-up and a cloud back-up.   [32:01] - Chris has two back-up cloud services and a rotating clone of his hard drive.   [34:15] - Chris shares a back-up story about a company that he worked for.   [35:19] - Some people learn the hard way and sometimes that is what it takes.   [36:46] - It is important to have a place to store your photos and just use your phone for recent photos.  [37:21] - If Jake’s 73-year-old mum can do it then anyone can. [39:12] - Sometimes providing more information can almost backfire and trip people up.   [39:44] - Awareness and education have to go hand and hand.  [40:36] - The number one rule is never to click on any link in an email.  [41:02] - Jake’s best advice is to do one of the things they talked about today in the podcast.  Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.  Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest Have I Been Pwned Jake’s Website Jake on Twitter

We all want to be safe online.  Listen to this episode and find out about one of the most important things you need to consider when using the internet.After listening to this podcast please visit Action Fraud, National Cyber Security Centre and the West Midlands Cyber Protect Website for more guidance on all things relating to online Security. www.actionfraud.police.ukwww.ncsc.gov.ukwww.cybercrimeprotect.co.uk  Our host is Mathew Hough-Clews and can be found at sp_digitalpcso. Also covering the West Midlands is Sean Long – WMPDigitalPCSO and covering Warwickshire and West Mercia Police areas is James Squire - cyberpcso.Email us at wmcyber@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk.

Basil Oxtoby speaks to Detective Superintendent Alex Rothwell from Action fraud to help you keep your money safe. #AntiFraudWeek [Image shows Action Fraud logo]

Welcome to the Swansea Cyber Law & Security Podcast. Sara Correia and Patrick Bishop bring you some discussion on the cyber law and security news of the last month. The views expressed on this podcast are personal and do not represent those of our employers, sponsors or partner organisations. - Sara Correia is an ESRC doctoral researcher at the HRC School of Law, Swansea University (@CyberSara121). - Dr. Patrick Bishop is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the HRC School of Law, Swansea University (@p_bishop). Sources mentioned/referred to on this podcast: On today’s episode: 1) Age verification verification for online pronography dropped For example: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/uk-drops-online-pornography-age/ 2) The Action Fraud Debacle Read Sara’s blog at https://www.cyberlawandsociety.org/blog/the-action-fraud-debacle-and-the-policing-of-fraud-and-computer-misuse-in-the-uk 3) BBC news int launched in Dark Web https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50150981 Free advertising. The Missing Crypto Queen, a BBC podcast produced by Georgia Catt, presented by J Barltlet: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07nkd84/episodes/downloads (also available via the usual podcast providers) Opening Credit’s Music: Život je Fuzz by Neuroleptic Trio(licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License). Podcast art by Beatriz Lima. This podcast is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0): creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/

Paul Thorpe speaks with the BBC again, this time about Action Fraud...

Today Im joined by Jeri a cybercrime analyst at the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, so a person who really knows whats happening to the general public in terms of Cybercrimes, so not a case of Cath telling you and perhaps you thinking yeah right Cath... this is Action Fraud reports about the scale of the issue, from the people themselves and as you'll hear not all cases are reported...This applies to singular users of cyberspace or a business. Why do you need to know about cybercrime? Why should you care? What can happen? and is it true that you're more likely to be a victim of cybercrime than burglary? Technology is now, well it always has but more-so now providing a larger arena to exploit, harass and menace users and in some cases destroy lives. There are some real highlights in terms of explaining what kinds of 'attacks' are happening and how this will impact a persons business or life. Theres a really important section in here about why our email systems are the 'hub' of our cybersecurity focus and why I suggest in particular that my profession and those who deal with sensitive categories of data (ie very personal information about their customers) really needs to do more to protect themselves, their devices and their clients because the current level of knowledge around these issues is akin to ostrich/bury your head in the sand syndrome (which is not a real diagnosis by the way) and this is putting people at risk. Of what? Listen to this episode and the next one to get a glimpse into the worlds of what can happen. Sensationalist? Not at all; We're only scratching the surface here in this episode and both Jeri and I know just how deep this rabbit hole goes and we would like for the public to prick up their ears to the information contained herein. For more information please listen to episodes from Season 1 and for the Action fraud Website goto: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ Next episode is all about what to do when these things happen.... and how you can help yourself so stay tuned!

Fraudsters scammed nearly 49000 older people in the UK last year - equivalent to six victims every hour of the day across the UK, 5 Live Investigates has discovered. The figure has almost doubled in three years, but one expert says the true number of victims was likely to be in the millions. 5 live Investigates asked Action Fraud, the UK police's cyber crime reporting centre, for a breakdown of the five most common types of frauds affecting older people. During 2017/18, advanced fee frauds, which include victims being told they have won the lottery but must pay a fee to receive it, were the most common scams with almost 20,000 cases - including 370 victims aged over 90. Computer software service fraud, in which victims are told their computer has been compromised by a virus, was the second most common crime. In one year alone, victims lost more than £135m in these type of scams.

Jennie is responsible for coordinating and delivering cyber messaging, developing business links, and working on 'Protect' strategies for Titan North West Regional Organised Crime Unit, covering Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire and North Wales. She coordinates and facilitates communications and information sharing within the CiSP (Cyber Information Sharing Partnership) platform for the North West regional node, and works closely with counterparts in other regions to ensure consistent and coordinated messaging, support, advice and guidance nationally for businesses and individuals to help protect themselves against Cyber threats, and advising on what action to take should they become a victim of such attacks. Jennie on LinkedIn Jennie on Twitter TITAN North West Regional Organised Crime Unit website Cyber Aware website The National Cyber Security website Cyber Information Sharing Partnership website Action Fraud website Don't forget, to get in touch with me either try the contact page of the site or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe

This week, we discuss the reappearance of the exposed Hello Kitty database, a warning from Action Fraud about ransomware attacks on schools, and an unsecured airport system leaking passenger data.

Theresa Hill, a senior manager for the City of Chicago who claims she was harassed after calling the city's affirmative action program a "sham," has filed suit against the city. The manager alleges that the city has defrauded the federal government for two decades while it's received millions of federal dollars. Dave Glowacz reports on the Hill allegations for WBEZ-FM. Length 4.8 minutes.