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Coronavirus: online scammers' tricks to watch out for

How to outsmart the scammers
The scam: phishing
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The scam: pharming
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The scam: Trojans in apps
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The scam: bank transfer scams
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The scam: social media scams
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The scam: online dating websites
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The scam: fake ticket selling websites
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The scam: ransomware attacks
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The scam: Cryptojacking
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The scam: UK government coronavirus scams
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How to outsmart the scammers

From video calls and social media to online shopping and banking, the coronavirus pandemic has made the online world even more vital to everyday life. But that also means we have to be more vigilant online, as scammers looking to steal our personal information and our money adapt their techniques to the current COVID-19 crisis. In fact, the UK is the most targeted nation for COVID-19 related email spam, with 20.8% of all coronavirus related spam being sent to UK email addresses. We've talked to experts on scams and cybersecurity, so click or scroll through to find out more about the tell-tale signs to look out for and how to keep yourself safe.

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Frances Carruthers

22 April 2020

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