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Dec
2014
By Calvin at 15:37 GMT, 11 years ago
In line with Action Fraud’s ‘12 Online Frauds of Christmas Campaign’ many of our police services are warning us to be very careful about opening e-Christmas cards
It seems that some of them will contain viruses that can collect personal and financial details from your computer along with passwords and usernames, all used to commit fraud.
The advice is don’t open them if you don’t recognise the email address they’re coming from.
Here’s what Action Fraud have to say:
- If you receive an anonymous e-card, better to play it safe and delete the email as it could be infected
- Use a reputable anti-virus product on your electronic device, making sure it is regularly updated and always turned on
- If you believe your electronic device has been infected, switch it off and disconnect from the internet to prevent further information being stolen
- For advice on free malware removal tools go to www.cyberstreetwise.com
- Also contact your bank and change passwords and usernames
