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Thank You to Ulster University Campuses in Belfast, Coleraine & Derry/L'derry for hosting National Student Money Week and giving us the opportunity to discuss scams with their students. Very worthwhile events and great days had by staff who attended #ScamAware #NationalStudentMoneyWeek


Be on your guard to scam e-mails impersonating Apple asking you to verify your Apple ID info. The e-mails include a link which leads to a phishing website designed to steal your personal and financial information. Scam emails can be reported to [email protected]. #ScamAware


Sending money abroad? Always use a reputable remittance provider which is either authorised or registered by Financial Conduct Authority Read more from our friends at GetSafeOnline.org #SendingMoneyAbroad getsafeonline.org/sendingmoneyab…









Report suspicious emails by forwarding them to [email protected] Your reports help to protect the public against fraud and cyber crime. As of April 2025, 393,395 scam websites have been removed by National Cyber Security Centre as a result of your reports. #ReportThePhish


