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11/04/2023

If you feel you have been a victim of fraud, then you can report the incident to Action Fraud using their website here: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk

Remember to always keep your security software up to date.

PcKernow can help secure your computing devices, please check out our website for details: www.pckernow.co.uk

National Fraud & Cyber Crime Reporting Centre

06/04/2023

UK government has announced On Sunday 23 April 2023, there will be a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts service.

Please be aware of possible scams - the UK government will not call you directly, or ask for any details in relation to this emergency scam.

Emergency Alerts is a UK government service that will warn you if there’s a danger to life nearby.

In an emergency, your mobile phone or tablet will receive an alert with advice about how to stay safe.

The government does not need to know your phone number or location to send you an alert.

To read more details please follow the link below, https://www.gov.uk/alerts

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Your mobile phone or tablet may get an emergency alert if there’s a danger to life nearby. Alerts tell you what to do to stay safe.

20/01/2022

Please be aware on how to stay safe.

Apple’s AirTags are great for finding lost items. But they have a darker side.

14/11/2021

Do you use a secure password? Find out more about cyber security

cornish-times.co.uk/article.cfm?id=130631&headline=Do-you-use-a-secure-password?§ionIs=news&searchyear=2021

07/07/2021

⚠️ SCAM WARNING: We’ve received over 2,000 reports about scam calls that appear to come from a number that’s similar to the victim’s own mobile number.

More info here: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/alert/warning-about-scam-calls-from-matching-mobile-phone-numbers

24/05/2021

18/05/2021

Criminals are increasingly using more sophisticated ways to trick their victims, so whether you plan on going abroad this year, or plan on going on a domestic holiday, make sure you do your research when booking a holiday. https://crowd.in/Hxeddz

11/05/2021

‘FluBot’ spyware sends text messages that affect Android phones & devices. It steals passwords & other sensitive data when a victim receives a text to install an app due to ‘missed package delivery’. Read more: https://crowd.in/Z7W1pa

06/05/2021

If you are worried about the security of your computers and network, call Pckernow on: 01579 349212

Research by Which? looked at a selection of older routers still being used by customers.

30/04/2021

Its easy to be scammed - stay ahead of them by checking out the Take Five website here.

Take Five offers straight-forward and impartial advice to help everyone in the UK protect themselves against financial fraud.

15/01/2021

SCAM WARNING⚠️: Watch out for emails promoting Bitcoin investment scams. We have received over 400 reports in just two days.

If you receive a suspicious email, you can report it by forwarding the email to - [email protected]

13/01/2021

Never assume a phone call is authentic just because someone knows your basic details such as name and address. If something feels wrong, then it’s usually right to question it.