Monday, 20 June 2022

Spot the difference of a scam text

It can be difficult to tell the difference between a scam text and one that’s legitimate.

Criminals use a technique called “spoofing” to make it look like you’re being contacted by a genuine organisation. Avoid clicking on any links, and instead log in to your accounts to update your information or make any payments. You should report scam texts to your network provider by forwarding them to 7726.



How to avoid identity theft

'Identity theft' is when personal details are stolen, and 'identity fraud' is when those details are used to obtain goods o...