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UK scammers' tricks to watch out for during the pandemic

How to outsmart the scammers
The scam: phishing
How to spot it
What to do about it
The scam: pharming
How to spot it
What to do about it
The scam: UK government coronavirus scams
How to spot it
What to do about it
The scam: Trojans in apps
How to spot it
What to do about it
The scam: bank transfer scams
How to spot it
What to do about it
The scam: social media scams
How to spot it
What to do about it
The scam: online dating websites
How to spot it
What to do about it
The scam: ransomware attacks
How to spot it
What to do about it
The scam: Cryptojacking
How to spot it
What to do about it
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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 money adapt their techniques to the COVID-19 crisis. In fact, as much as £2 million has already been lost to coronavirus-related scams in the UK since the start of the pandemic according to Action Fraud. 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

28 May 2020

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