The figures, which come from reports made to Action Fraud, showed losses had risen almost £1 million compared to the same period in 2022. According to the figures, 43% of scams reported during the festive period last year came from social media platforms, with 19% coming from online marketplaces. Around 43% of scams reported during the Action Fraud during the festive period in 2023 came from social media platforms. The NCSC has also urged shoppers to exercise vigilance against any tactics that push them to act quickly without thinking. “To stay protected, I strongly recommend following our online shopping guidance, including setting up 2-step verification and creating memorable but secure passwords using three random words.”

Source: The Herald November 18, 2024 17:08 UTC