A cybersecurity expert has issued a warning about what to watch out for when receiving a call by an unknown phone number. When it comes to fraudsters it can be difficult to know what scams to look out for.
In the past year there has been a huge increase in fraud, which mainly originates from social media, online marketplaces and dating apps, reports the Mirror.
UK Finance, who represent the banking industry, reported that fraud losses in 2021 (the last figures available) totalled £1.3 billion with £1.4 billion in attempted fraud prevented. A lot of fraudsters try to disguise themselves as legitimate retailers, with a risk of scams on WhatsApp, including the notorious "hi mum, hi dad" con.
