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What are social media hacking scams?

Social media hacking by scammers is an increasing problem. We explain how this happens and what to do to protect yourself and your loved ones.

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How to spot and avoid AI scams

The increased availability of free AI tools has led to a surge of scams that have been created using artificial intelligence. We share how to spot some of the most common types of AI scam, with tips from our in-house fraud expert to help you stay safe.

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Will the Online Fraud Charter protect you from scammers?

The Online Fraud Charter is a voluntary commitment by tech companies to do more to stamp out fraud on their platforms. Find out what it means for you and get our expert’s top tips to stay safe online.

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How to avoid falling for employment scams

How to avoid falling for employment scams

Learn how to spot dodgy recruiters, fake job ads and criminal schemes, and get our expert’s top tips to protect yourself against scams while job hunting.

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