Instagram Scams – Be Aware

Social media has some great advantages, such as keeping in touch with loved ones and sharing experiences with friends, but like almost anything on the internet, it can be easily abused. With some creative thinking and a little luck on their side, it is possible for it to be used as a vehicle to steal … Read more

COVID-19 Payments /HMRC Email Scam

More scam emails relating to HMRC. They are getting more convincing, so you must give them greater scrutiny. This one requests repayment of granted funds. The easiest way to spot it is by checking the FULL return email address ( not just the name). Most emails I have from HMRC end with @advice.hmrc.gov.uk While it … Read more

Windows CLSID phone scam

I  have just heard from a friend who has had a 12 minute argument with a very pushy and rude PC scammer on the phone. The person on the phone said he worked for some UK government authorised company that gets alerts when people’s PCs get viruses and trojans. The friend argued with the scammer … Read more