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OnlyFans 'agents' exploit creators while taking half their earnings, BBC finds - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c932…
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According to Report Fraud, Motor Insurance Fraud (aka Ghostbroking) is an emerging threat. If you buy a fake policy, you'll most likely be driving uninsured and therefore breaking the law. Don't get fooled by a fraudster. Check out our advice at getsafeonline.org/personal/a…
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Tickets advertised on social media, online marketplaces and fan forums may be fake or not even exist, however authentic the seller seems and whether they’re advertised at, below or above face value #TicketScams getsafeonline.org/ticketscam…
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Don’t join the thousands of people in the UK who fall for ticket scams every year. Read our expert advice on avoiding #TicketScams getsafeonline.org/ticketscam…
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Never pay a company or individual you don’t know by bank transfer. for tickets. You could miss out on the event AND lose your money. Pay by credit card instead for increased protection against fraud #TicketScams getsafeonline.org/ticketscam…
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Vulnerable women being lured by illegal sperm donor 'delivery services' advertised on social media - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1j2…
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Have you checked out Seraph Secure yet? It’s a free tool which could save you from being defrauded via remote connection software you don’t even know is hiding on your computer. Available via getsafeonline.org/seraphsecu…
Many online scams start with a scammer gaining control of a victim's computer through remote connection software. Now, you can check whether your computer has this software on board and delete it, with Seraph Secure. Do it now, before it's too late getsafeonline.org/seraphsecu…
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Chinese spies using job websites to target government workers, MI5 warns - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq6p…
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Buy tickets only from the venue’s box office, promoter, official agent or regulated ticket marketplace #TicketScams getsafeonline.org/ticketscam…
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One in eight people in the UK who have used social media to buy tickets have fallen to a scam. Check out our advice on avoiding #TicketScams getsafeonline.org/ticketscam…
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Did you know that scammers are regularly using AI to commit fraud and identity theft? Read our tips to protect yourself from AI generated fraud #UsingAISafely getsafeonline.org/usingaisaf…
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Don’t become over-reliant on everyday AI tools. Apart from potentially incorrect information, you could be compromising the ability for independent thought, initiative and creativity #UsingAISafely getsafeonline.org/usingaisaf…
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Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj37…
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Ever seen those videos of celebs or politicians recommending products or services? Are they real or deepfake? Check out our advice #UsingAISafely getsafeonline.org/usingaisaf…
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When you use one of the many generative AI tools available online, how much personal information are you entering in your prompts? Read our top tips to keep yourself safe #UsingAISafely getsafeonline.org/usingaisaf…
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Suing Big Tech giants: did we do the right thing, but with a misdirected lens? Read our blog post by child cyber trauma psychotherapist and CEO of 'Children and Tech' Professor Catherine Knibbs getsafeonline.org/personal/b…
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'Man in smart glasses filmed me in London then told me to pay' - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy8…
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AI is here to stay. But as an internet user, are you using it safely and responsibly? Read our expert advice #UsingAISafely getsafeonline.org/usingaisaf…
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