Tag Archives: scams

NatWest Launches ‘All Mod Cons’ Board Game to Educate Families About Scams Ahead of Christmas

(IN BRIEF) NatWest has introduced a unique board game called ‘All Mod Cons’ with the aim of increasing awareness about modern scams and encouraging family discussions about financial security, especially during the festive season. The game, available for 4-6 players, … Read the full press release

Barclays Urges Tech Giants to Combat Growing Scams on Platforms

(IN BRIEF) A new study from Barclays reveals that 76% of UK citizens feel unsafe on social media platforms due to scams, with 87% of scams originating on tech platforms. Scams have risen by 24% in the past quarter, led … Read the full press release

NatWest protects customers from cryptocurrency scams with daily and monthly limits

NatWest Survey: UK Regional Business Activity Slows in July 2023, Employment Holds Steady while Inflation Trends Vary

(IN BRIEF) NatWest is introducing measures to protect its customers from crypto-criminals after consumers lost £329m last year. NatWest is implementing a daily limit of £1,000 and a 30-day payment limit of £5,000 to cryptocurrency exchanges to prevent customers from … Read the full press release

Barclays research: not the older generation but the younger Brits were scammed the most in the past three months

Majority of Brits incorrectly assume older people are more likely to be scammed, leaving younger generations more susceptible Barclays data reveals that those aged between 21 and 30 were scammed the most in the past three months Barclays is reminding … Read the full press release

Cybercrime: Researchers developed psychometric tool to identify individuals more likely to fall victim to internet scams

CAMBRIDGE, 05-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers have developed an online questionnaire which measures a range of personality traits to identify individuals who are more likely to fall victim to internet scams and other forms of cybercrime. The psychometric tool, developed … Read the full press release