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Cyber Scotland Week – Protecting Your Information and Avoiding the Scammers

#ShutOutScammers, Cyber Scotland, Cyber Security, Scams / February 16, 2021 March 21, 2022

Cybercrime indiscriminately affects organisations and individuals in some form or another. The ripple effect caused by this type of scam impacts private individuals and large organisations alike. As scammers adapt and react to counter-criminal measures, it’s worth knowing what we, as consumers, can do to stop them in their tracks. The BCS (formerly British Computer …

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Cyber Security – Protecting Your Information When Shopping Online

Consumer Protection, Consumer Returns, Consumer Rights, Consumer Spending, Cyber Scotland, Cyber Security, Online Scams, Online Shopping, Scams, Technology / November 20, 2020 March 21, 2022

Cyber scams can come in various forms and impact consumers in different ways. With a variety of methods employed by scammers to gather consumer information, being aware can ensure that we are not caught out. This is particularly relevant when shopping online, with scammers utilising social media platforms and cloned websites to gather personal information. …

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