Today’s Fraud News from around the world:
A new Amazon gift card scam is landing in inboxes – and it’s really not very Christmassy: A new Amazon gift card scam has emerged that seeks to capitalize on the rise in online spending during the holiday season to infect victims with a banking trojan. According to a report from security …: “Phishing” – BingNews
UK-EU Brexit deal: TechUK sees positive runes on digital and data adequacy: You’ve heard of phishing, ransomware and viruses. Now, keep them in mind because one cybersecurity expert says these threats and … This year proved to be a banner year for data center mergers and …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Dubai Police arrest 86 people for phishing in 2020: The Dubai Police has announced that 86 people were arrested this year on charges of phishing, Emarat Al Youm, an Arabic daily, reported on Thursday. The police received 400 complaints against phishing …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Beware: DPD phishing scam: DPD phishing scam. Action Fraud continue to receive reports of suspicious text messages from delivery service DPD in the run up to C …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Interview: Check Point MD explains how Covid-19 opened the floodgates to cyber threats: With Artificial Intelligence (AI) improving by the day, deepfake videos will also be a tool that will be used to fool people who are easily impressionable.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Police advice to beat online conmen in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire: Phishing are email scams that can see people hand over bank and card details. The scam email presents itself as a trusted brand, such as GOV.UK, or various government agencies such as DVLA, and will …: “Phishing” – BingNews
What the Worst Security Threats of the Year Tell Us About 2021: In 2021, we may see cybercrime damages hit $ 6 trillion. How can we plan ahead? By taking a closer look at the (very) recent past.: “Phishing” – BingNews
How to recognize and avoid phishing attacks on your business: Phishing (pronounced “fishing”) is a type of fraud where the victim is contacted by telephone, text message or email by someone pretending to …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Police urge Powys residents to be alert to email phishing scams: Powys Police is urging business owners to be on their guard to stay safe online over the festive period. The force’s fraud prevention team has pulled together some top tips to help people avoid …: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fact Check: Don’t Believe This Phishing Email Claiming To Be From Amazon; It Is A Scam: This email claiming to be from Amazon is a scam; do not share your personal information by clicking on the link.: “Phishing” – BingNews
Fraud Prevention Tip: Don’t deposit a check and wire money back. By law, banks must make funds from deposited checks available within days, but uncovering a fake check can take weeks. If a check you deposit turns out to be a fake, you’re responsible for repaying the bank.