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Dear All- Scam & Cyber Awareness Event – Monday 8 December, 18:30 Join us at Castle Donington Village Hall, 57 Moira Dale, DE74 2PJ on Monday 8 December from 18:30–19:30 for a Scam & Cyber Awareness session. The event will feature specialist advice from: Nottingham Building Society Fraud ManagerExperianLocal Police Beat TeamWe will cover four key areas: Romance Scams, Christmas Scams, Gaming Scams, and Money Mules. Today’s focus: Christmas Scams
Common scams include fake charities, delivery scams, impersonation scams, counterfeit goods, phishing websites, gift card scams, fake social media competitions, and fraudulent seasonal job adverts. How to protect yourself: Be cautious of unsolicited messages; avoid clicking unknown linksVerify information through official channelsCheck website URLs carefullyUse strong, unique passwords and enable two-step verificationResearch companies or charities before buying or donatingAvoid unusual payment methods such as gift cards or bank transfersReport fraud to Action FraudValley Beat 43 Team PCSO 6517 Tony Gallagher
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