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Arrests after phishing emails net £1 million
11 December 2013
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Scam ‘Royal Mail’ email claims package being held
December 11th 2014 A fraudulent email currently in circulation is claiming to be issued by Royal Mail and says that a postal item is being held for a customer. It comes at a time of year when many people are expecting delivery either of online...
10 December 2013
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Spoof advice could wreck new XBox One console
December 10th 2014 An online prank message could wreck the new XBox One gaming console, owners are being warned. For information and advice on safe online gaming, click here The prank message - originated on the 4Chan website and...
10 December 2013
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As we mourn Mandela – be wary of scams
December 6th 2013 As the world mourns the death and celebrates the life of Nelson Mandela, it seems very sad to have to issue a warning about phishing emails, social media posts and fake websites instigated by fraudsters who take advantage...
6 December 2013
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Attorney General will advise on Twitter contempt rules
December 4th 2013 With an increasing number of Twitter users - including those in the public eye - running the risk of breaking the law by commenting inappropriately on criminal cases, the Attorney General is set to publish guidance. Dominic...
4 December 2013
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Counterfeit goods domain names seized in international swoop
December 3rd 2013 The City of London Police has joined forces with authorities from eight other countries to seize hundreds of internet domain names today that were illegally selling counterfeit merchandise online to unsuspecting consumers. To...
3 December 2013
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FA referee charged in hacking enquiry
November 29th 2013 A football league referee from Cheshire has been charged following allegations of computer hacking at the Football Association. 30 year-old Dean Mohareb is charged with perverting the course of justice and unauthorised...
29 November 2013
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