New technology brings new opportunities but with it comes risk. Make sure you know the threats, and how to protect against them.
Reporting Fraud
Reporting a fraud is your first step in putting things right.
Online Security
Understand the threats and take action.
Investment Fraud
Make sure you are aware of investment fraud.
Corporate Security
Keep the fraudsters out of your business.
Common Scams
Protect your business from phishing and other online con tricks.
Using your card securely
Are you using your card securely? We have some helpful tips.
Making payments securely
Our advice can help protect yourself, suppliers and customers from loss through scams and deception.
Receiving payments securely
Stay vigilant when selling goods or services.
Receiving payments securely
Stay vigilant when selling good or services. Learn more about receiving cheque, card and cash payments.
Making payments securely
Advice to protect your bank account, suppliers and customers from loss through scams and deception.
Using your card securely
Helpful tips about sharing card and account information, protecting your Chip & PIN to shopping securely online.
Invoice Redirection Scam
Criminals are targeting businesses with a simple, but highly effective invoice scam.
All sectors of the economy have been targeted and it is essential that all of your employees know what to look out for to avoid becoming a victim.
Ransomware
Ransomware is a form of malicious software that gives criminals the ability to lock a computer from a remote location - then display a pop-up window informing the owner that it will not be unlocked until a sum of money is paid. We recommend you follow these simple steps to avoid ransomware.
- Never click on links or attachments in suspicious emails or text messages.
- Visit only websites you know to be reputable.
- Ensure you have effective and updated antivirus software and firewall running before you go online.
- Regularly back up all your data, including to a USB-connected device stored remotely from your computer. This is because some ransomware can also infect your cloud-based storage
Action Fraud – the UK National Fraud and Cyber Crime reporting centre: www.actionfraud.police.uk
Metropolitan Police resource to help combat fraud: www.met.police.uk/fraudalert
Information to help protect small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) from frauds and scams: http://www.met.police.uk/docs/little_book_big_scams_business_edition.pdf
Comprehensive advice about Online security for SMEs: https://www.getsafeonline.org/business/
UK Government initiative to help businesses take control of their cyber security: https://www.cyberstreetwise.com/
Financial Fraud Action UK is responsible for leading the fight against financial fraud on behalf of the UK payments industry: www.financialfraudaction.org.uk
CIFAS is the UK fraud prevention service. It is a not-for-profit membership association representing the private and public sectors: www.cifas.org.uk
Companies House services to help businesses prevent Corporate ID theft: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/companies-house
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