How to spot the latest charity scam tactics as donation fraud rises online
Online giving is a force for good, but scammers are taking advantage of people’s willingness to help. Recent UK guidance from the Charity Commission and the…
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Regular cybersecurity advice in plain English
This page complements the annual ebook with ongoing guidance posts. The focus stays on practical cybersecurity advice for everyday people: scams, safer browsing, account protection, privacy, device safety, and sensible tools when they genuinely help.
Scams and impersonation
Guidance that helps readers recognise phishing, voice cloning, urgent payment requests, fake jobs, and other high-pressure tricks.
Accounts and passwords
Posts about password managers, passkeys, email security, and small habits that reduce the risk of account takeover.
Privacy and safer devices
Practical help on tracking, browsers, device updates, safer downloads, and tools that work quietly in the background.
Recent posts
Fake care recruiter shut down after conning overseas workers out of more than £19,000 in visa scam
What happened A bogus care recruitment company, Medrecruiter Limited, has been shut down after investigators found it took more than £19,000 from 23 overseas workers from…
How AI deepfake scams are tricking UK shoppers, families and bosses in 2026
AI deepfake scams are becoming a more practical risk for UK shoppers, families and business leaders in 2026. Criminals are using fake voices, videos and images…
AI voice cloning scams surge as fraudsters impersonate relatives and bosses online
AI voice cloning scams are becoming harder to spot Fraudsters are increasingly using AI-generated voices to impersonate people you know and trust, including relatives, colleagues and…
Tech expert lost £70,000 in a simple phone call: the fake bank fraud scam readers need to know
Note: This post is written for UK readers using recent, verifiable guidance from the FCA and Action Fraud. One specific detail — the “tech expert lost…
UK regulators move to curb scam ads and account hijacking on social media platforms
UK regulators move to curb scam ads and account hijacking on social media UK regulators have taken a firmer line on scam advertising and the misuse…