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Re: North Wales Community Alert
« Reply #225 on: May 15, 2024, 09:51:48 am »
Get Safe Online have launched a new Self Help Tool Centre which features nine easy-to-use, free tools to help you protect yourself, your family, your finances, your devices and your workplace from fraud and other online harms.

The tools help to check if a website is likely to be legitimate or fraudulent, if your details have been involved in a data breach, if an online photo has been copied from another website, how big your social media footprint is, how strong your passwords are and allows you test yourself to see how good you are at spotting phishing/scam e-mails.

Take a look at the tools here - Your free Self Help Tool Centre - Get Safe Online  https://www.getsafeonline.org/selfhelpcentre/

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Re: North Wales Community Alert
« Reply #226 on: May 18, 2024, 10:10:51 am »
🚨SCAM WARNING / RHYBUDD SCAM 🚨
Watch out for FAKE McAfee emails, they've once again been reported over 4,500 times.

The emails attempts to trick the recipient into clicking on a fraudulent link by stating that the recipient's computer "could be at risk" from "viruses and other malware" if they don't renew their anti-virus subscription.

✅Report suspicious emails by forwarding them to: report@phishing.gov.uk

ℹ️ Your reports enable the National Cyber Security Centre to remove emails and websites used to perpetrate fraud.

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Re: North Wales Community Alert........Digital Conwy Open Day, Llandudno
« Reply #227 on: May 25, 2024, 10:03:45 am »
Digital Conwy Open Day, Thursday the 30th of May / Diwrnod Agored Conwy Digidol, dydd Iau y 30ain o Fai.

North Wales Police Cybercrime Team members will be at the Digital Conwy Open Day at the Trinity Centre in Llandudno next Thursday the 30th of May between 10.30 – 16.00 alongside a number of other agencies.

It should be a great day, so if you need help with anything digital come over to see us. Hope to see you there!

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Re: North Wales Community Alert...........FAKE solar panel emails.
« Reply #228 on: May 30, 2024, 09:47:27 am »
🚨 Scam alert / Rhybudd sgâm 🚨

⚠️Watch out for FAKE solar panel emails. Action Fraud have received over 900 reports about these emails designed to steal your personal and financial details.

The emails ask recipients to check their eligibility for funding to cover the upfront costs of installing solar panels. The links in the email lead to a request to enter financial and personal information or trick the recipients into downloading malware.

✅Report suspicious emails by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk

ℹ️ Your reports enable the National Cyber Security Centre to remove emails and websites used to perpetrate fraud.

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Re: North Wales Community Alert....Monthly fraud alert
« Reply #229 on: June 07, 2024, 10:01:06 am »
Please find attached the most recent Fraud Alert.

If you have been the victim of fraud, please report to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or at www.actionfraud.police.uk

Monthly fraud alert.... https://members.northwalescommunityalert.co.uk/AlertMessage/Attachment/075E733E8EACDE62DD863B023965D65E

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Fake QR codes. fake delivery texts, Taylor Swift ticketing and Facebook promising 'free travel insurance for those over 55' under a new government initiative.


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Re: North Wales Community Alert............Job seekers beware scam
« Reply #230 on: June 18, 2024, 09:22:06 am »
We have seen an increase in fraudsters making up fake companies and then creating fake job adverts on sites such as Indeed.

Once an individual applies for the job, they ask for copies of official documents such as a driving license or passport as part of the job application process. When the documents are shared the company shuts down and ceases all communication with applicants. The criminals then use the documents that they’ve obtained to open fake accounts such as bank accounts in the names of individuals who applied for the fake job.

What can you do to protect yourself and others:

👉 If you are unsure about a job offer, research the company to see if they have a legitimate online presence. If they don’t, they are quite probably a fake company.

👉  Do not share any personal information or documents unless you can verify that the job offer is genuine.

👉 If you suspect a job advert to be fake, scroll down to the bottom of the job description and click the ‘report job’ button.

👉 Report to Action Fraud.

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Re: North Wales Community Alert............Asda scam
« Reply #231 on: June 21, 2024, 10:40:46 am »
ℹ️ Action Fraud have received over 1,700 reports about FAKE emails purporting to be from ASDA.

The emails state that the recipient has won a free prize which can be claimed by completing a survey. The links in the emails lead to phishing websites that are designed to steal personal and financial information.

✅ If you receive a suspicious email, you can report it by forwarding the email to: report@phishing.gov.uk

Your reports enable the removal of malicious emails and websites that are used to perpetrate fraud and cybercrime.

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Re: North Wales Community Alert......Do you own a keyless entry car?
« Reply #232 on: June 22, 2024, 10:15:49 am »
Do you own a keyless entry car?

There has been an increase in the theft of motor vehicles that are keyless entry.

To prevent keyless car theft if you have a keyless entry car, we recommend storing your car key fob at night in a signal blocking pouch ( also known as a faraday pouch ) to stop your car key fob signal being received, also place your car keys far away from any doors and windows.
 
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Re: North Wales Community Alert......🚨SCAM ALERT/ RHYBYDD SCAM🚨
« Reply #233 on: June 26, 2024, 09:56:28 am »
⚠️Action Fraud have received over 600 reports about FAKE e-mails offering free BOSCH drill kits.

The emails are purporting to be from Screwfix and are designed to trick people into completing a survey in order to claim the ‘free’ prize. The links in the email leads to malicious websites that are designed to steal your personal and financial information.

 ℹ️ If you receive a suspicious email, you can report it by forwarding the email to: report@phishing.gov.uk

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Over 32 million suspicious emails have been reported to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS), with more than a third of all emails reported in the last year, new figures reveal.

The reports have led to more than 329,000 websites addresses being removed by the National Cyber Security Centre. Action Fraud, the national fraud and cybercrime reporting service, launched a national phishing awareness campaign on 24 June 2024, as reporting reached its highest level since SERS launched. New data shows a rise of 44% year-on-year, with almost 11,611,400 reports made to SERS in 2023, up from 8,074,200 reports in 2022.

Alongside emails, there has also been a huge number of text messages reported to 7726. In March 2024, more than 60,000 malicious websites were removed as a result of being reported using 7726. This is a free service, offered by mobile network providers, allowing customers to report suspicious text messages in order to prevent other people from receiving them too.

Claire Webb, Deputy Head of Action Fraud, said:
“When fraudsters go phishing for valuable information, anyone could be a target. They will hook an unknowing victim with a genuine-looking email, in a bid to get them to share personal information, or bank details.

“Year on year, the amount of people reporting phishing emails and texts is growing. Action Fraud is urging everyone to be extra vigilant of suspicious-looking emails landing in their inbox, which could contain malicious links leading to unknown websites.

“Remember, if you think you have received a phishing email or text message, make sure you report it. You can forward emails to report@phishing.gov.uk, or forward spam text messages to 7726.”

SERS was launched by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the City of London Police in April 2020, to enable the public to forward suspicious emails and report any malicious website links. Since its launch, more than 32 million reports have been made to the service.

What is phishing?
'Phishing', ‘quishing’ or ‘smishing’ is when criminals use scam emails, text messages, QR codes, or phone calls to trick victims. Whether it’s an email asking you to “verify” your bank account details, or a text message claiming you’ve missed a delivery and are required to pay a redelivery fee, the goal is usually the same - to trick you into revealing personal and financial information.

In 2023, a doctor from London lost more than £150 to a fake email claiming to be from TV Licensing. The email claimed that they needed to renew her TV licence as soon as possible. What made the phishing email so believable was that the victim’s TV licence had recently expired and the link in the email led to a fake TV Licensing website that replicated the real one.
 
Here’s some practical advice you can follow when it comes to dealing with suspicious messages and calls:
If you have any doubts about a message, contact the organisation directly using the contact details on their official website.
Do not use the number or web address in the message. Your bank, or any other official source, will not ask you to provide sensitive information by email.

Received an email that doesn’t feel right? STOP! Report suspicious emails by forwarding them to: report@phishing.gov.uk. Send emails to this address that feel suspicious, even if you're not certain they're a scam – they will be checked.

Always report suspicious text messages or scam call numbers, free of charge, to 7726. Your provider can find out where the text came from and block or ban the sender.

To report a scam text, forward it to 7726 and then send the sender’s number when prompted.
To report a scam call, simply text 7726 with the word ‘Call’ followed by the scam caller’s number.

If you’ve lost money or provided financial information as a result of a phishing scam, notify your bank immediately and report it to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040. In Scotland, call Police Scotland on 101.

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Re: North Wales Community Alert
« Reply #235 on: July 02, 2024, 10:13:10 am »
Phishing messages / Negeseuon Gwe-rwydo.

🚨 Receive suspicious emails or text messages on a regular basis? 🚨

ℹ️ Not always sure if a message you've received is real or fake?

✅Contact the organisation directly using contact info on their official website to check. Don’t use the number or link in the message.

ℹ️ As of May 2024, over 32 million suspicious emails have been reported to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service, resulting in the removal of over 329,000 malicious websites.

👉 Play your part and help in the battle against online fraud by forwarding suspicious e-mails to -report@phishing.gov.uk

👉 You can also report suspicious text messages by forwarding them to 7726 (it's free of charge).

👉 Find out more here: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/phishing

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 Criminals have been sending text messages to Apple account holders pretending to be from Apple with a highly sophisticated phishing link, which even includes a CAPTCHA challenge. The message may start with "Apple important request iCloud" or similar... and asks the recipient to click on a link.

The link sends anyone who clicks on it to a convincing looking website designed to capture their Apple username and password. The criminals then use this information to hack into the individual’s Apple account.

The best way to stay safe from an attack like this is to 'Take 5' and not rush to click on links. Turn on 'Two-Step' verification on your accounts, so the hackers can't get into your account event if they do steal your password.
 
Learn more about the importance of having strong passwords and enabling Two Step verification on your accounts here – Cyber Aware - NCSC.GOV.UK

Read Apple’s advice about keeping your accounts safe here -  Recognise and avoid social engineering schemes, including phishing messages, phoney support calls and other scams – Apple Support (UK)

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Re: Have your say on how your neighbourhood is policed!
« Reply #237 on: July 16, 2024, 09:45:50 am »
Have your say on how your neighbourhood is policed!

North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Andy Dunbobbin was re-elected in May 2024. A very important part of his role is to create a plan for police to work to in order to fight crime across the region.

To be able to write this plan, he wants to ensure he is listening to local people about how they want to see North Wales policed and that he is addressing the concerns they have.

He is consulting with the people of North Wales in a survey to get their thoughts and responses.

The feedback will be incorporated into the plan and will help shape future services and the allocation of resources by police.

It is important that all sections of the population have the opportunity for their views to be represented and reflected in North Wales Police’s priorities. So have your say!

Head here to fill in the 5-minute survey:  www.surveymonkey.com/r/PCC-consultation2024

Alternatively, to receive a paper copy by post, contact the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner in the following ways: 

Email: OPCC@northwales.police.uk

Phone: 01492 805486

Post: Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner North Wales, Police Headquarters. Glan y Don, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8AW
 
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Re: North Wales Community Alert....WhatsApp ‘family member’ scam
« Reply #238 on: July 20, 2024, 09:36:06 am »
⚠️If a family member or friend makes an unusual request on WhatsApp, always call the person outside of WhatsApp to confirm it's really them.

📲Report spam messages or block a sender within WhatsApp. Press and hold on the message bubble, select ‘Report’ and then follow the instructions.

💸If you have lost any money as a result, please report it to Action Fraud.

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Re: North Wales Community Alert....Rogue Traders in your Area
« Reply #239 on: July 25, 2024, 09:40:51 am »
Following a number of recent suspicious incidents in the Rhos on Sea area, please be aware of Rogue Traders who are driving around in a White Mercedes Sprinter Van. The van has a number of prints on it along with stickers with ‘Perfect Clean’ prominent on the van.

The group are offering to pressure wash driveways and paths however they are charging significantly inflated prices of up to £1000.

If you are suspicious of a caller report it on 101 or web chat, try to write down as much information about the person and vehicle as you can.

If a crime is ongoing or someone is in danger call 999.

Further information can be found on the NWP website: Crime prevention advice | North Wales Police

Help us to protect more people in your community by sharing this message and encouraging people to sign up to Home - North Wales Community Alert

Stay safe

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