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Archive for February, 2010


02/16, 2010

E-mail scams exploit Haiti quake

Criminal gangs have been cashing in on the Haiti earthquake by seeking funds for bogus charities, the BBC learns.

02/15, 2010

New front for cybercrime battle

A new team is created in a bid to strengthen a challenge to online fraudsters that has yet to result in any convictions.

02/08, 2010

Islanders target of lottery scam

Police in Jersey are advising residents of a lottery scam which asks for "winners" to send bank details.

02/01, 2010

‘10% of Britons’ fall for scams

The full extent of scams in Britain is revealed as thousands are warned they could be on a sucker list.