Alerts
Alert: You've Been Summoned!
Fraudsters are sending out a wave of scam emails purporting to be from
the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) that claim you have to appear in
court.
Alert: Marlboro ‘Ten Free Cigarette Carton Giveaway’ Facebook Scam
Post being shared on Facebook claims that you can click to get 10 free
cartons of Marlboro brand cigarettes. The post claims that the giveaway
is to celebrate Marlboro’s 110th anniversary. The message is a scam
designed to trick you into spamming your friends and divulging your
personal information via dodgy survey websites. It has no connection to
Marlboro and no cigarettes are being given away.
Alert: Consumers warned of dangerous counterfeit goods sold via social media
CONSUMERS have been warned about the growing threat of dangerous
counterfeit goods sold via social media platforms and other online
portals. National Trading Standards (NTS) said fraudsters’ clever use of
digital technologies was behind a number of emerging threats to
consumers, such as selling fake items through social media where it is
easier to conceal identities and disguise contact details. NTS also said
it increasingly saw criminals disguising themselves as well-known
brands before luring users to their external sites with low prices, in
its overview of the key threats and activity its teams have dealt with
over the past year.
Alert: Update Google Chrome to boost security: Alert Priority High
Google has released new versions of its Chrome browser for Windows, Mac
and Linux to address security vulnerabilities. You are advised to review
the Chrome releases update page and update to Chrome 54.0.2840.99 for
Windows, 54.0.2840.98 for Mac, and 54.0.2840.100 for Linux. These
updates include four security fixes. Updates address vulnerabilities in
computer systems that remote attackers can otherwise use to gain access
to systems or information (such as online banking details).
Alert: Gerry & Lisa Cannings “Charity Donations” Advance Fee Scam
Email claims that UK lottery winners Gerry & Lisa Cannings have
decided to give £250,000 each to five people selected via an email
database and your email address has emerged as one of the winning
selections. Gerry & Lisa Cannings really did win £32 million in a
February 2016 UK Lotto jackpot. However, they are certainly not giving
away large sums of money to total strangers via the Internet. And, they
did not send this email. In fact, the email is an advance fee scam
designed to trick you into sending your money and personal information
to criminals.
Alert: Fake Airline “Travel Itinerary” Emails Lead To Locky Ransomware
Emails purporting to be from various well-known airlines claim that you
can view the travel itinerary for a supposed flight booking you made by
opening an attached .zip file.
The emails are not from real airlines and the attachments do not contain
a travel itinerary. Instead, the attachments contain a malicious file
that, if opened, can download and install Locky ransomware.
Alert: PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) Premium Rate Scam Warning
The warning was more or less true over a decade ago, but the scam was
shut down in late 2005. The scam is not reoccurring in 2016. And, even
when the scam was operating, victims were not instantly charged £315 as
claimed. Reposting this hopelessly outdated and misleading warning will
not help anybody.
Alert
A consumer reported receiving a phone call from someone claiming to
represent the Telephone Preference Service. The caller asked the
consumer to confirm their details, (the caller knew the name and address
of the consumer) and then asked the consumer for the visa card details
that were used when the consumer registered with the TPS.
Alert: Beware of bogus Telephone Preference Service callers
A consumer reported receiving a phone call from someone claiming to
represent the Telephone Preference Service. The caller asked the
consumer to confirm their details, (the caller knew the name and address
of the consumer) and then asked the consumer for the visa card details
that were used when the consumer registered with the TPS.
Alert: Bogus NHS cold callers selling mobility products warning!
Older residents are warned to beware of high pressure cold calls from
companies selling mobility equipment and furniture. The cold callers
falsely claim they are carrying out a survey on behalf of the NHS before
trying to organise visits to the consumer's home on the pretence of
delivering a 'free gift' and measuring up for new products.
News
‘No Harm Done?’ Think Again! – 4 Reasons Why Participating In Bogus Facebook Giveaways is NOT Harmless
Facebook is awash with bogus competition pages. You know, the ones that
promise amazing prizes such as store vouchers, holidays, luxury
vehicles, ocean cruises, free air travel, and even houses in exchange
for liking, sharing, commenting, and filling in surveys. And, despite
many warnings about such scams, very large numbers of Facebook users
still fall for them every day.
Festive Fire Warning! Free Safety Tests for Christmas Lights - Book Now!
Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards and Warwickshire Fire and
Rescue Service have launched a Christmas Fire Safety campaign to
promote festive fire safety and reduce the number of fires caused by
faults with Christmas tree lights.
Warwickshire County Council supports National Alcohol Awareness Week 2016
In support of National Alcohol Awareness Week 2016, Warwickshire County
Council reminds residents of the harmful effects of alcohol. The theme
of the national campaign focuses on alcohol and health, and knowing the
risks associated with alcohol.
Half of consumers have fallen victim to cyber crime
Nearly half of consumers have been victims of cybercrime, with one in
six losing money to online fraud, according to a report. A survey by
MarkMonitor found that 45 per cent of consumers have been hit by some
form of cybercrime, with 65 per cent choosing not to report it to the
authorities.
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