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Cyber fraud is increasing, with criminals using emails, texts, social media, and fake websites to steal money and personal information. Please stay alert and protect yourself online.
💻 How Cyber Criminals Target You📧 Phishing emails pretending to be banks, HMRC, or delivery companies📱 Smishing texts with links to fake websites🔐 Account hacking via weak or reused passwords🛍️ Fake online shops & marketplace scams💬 Social media impersonation, including friends or family asking for money
🔒 Protect Yourself Online✅ STOP Take a moment before clicking links or respondingDon’t rush—scammers rely on panic and urgency✅ CHECK Verify emails, links, and messages carefullyLook for poor spelling, unusual requests, or unexpected contactAlways visit websites by typing the address yourself✅ SECURE Use strong, separate passwords for each accountTurn on 2-factor authentication (2FA)Keep devices updated with security patches✅ PAY SAFE Avoid bank transfers to unknown sellersUse secure payment methods (credit card or trusted platforms) | 
