More than £50 million was lost last year to scams where victims are tricked into handing over control of their computer or smartphone to …

More than £50 million was lost last year to scams where victims are tricked into handing over control of their computer or smartphone to … – UKNIP

New data from Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, reveals that 20,144 people fell victim to scams where they were persuaded to grant criminals remote access to their device. Victims reported losing a total of £57,790,384 – an average loss of £2,868 per victim.    What are remote access scams Remote Access scams will often begin with a […]

More than £50 million was lost last year to scams where victims are tricked into handing over control of their computer or smartphone to criminals

More than £50 million was lost last year to scams where victims are tricked into handing over control of their computer or smartphone to criminals – UKNIP

New data from Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, reveals that 20,144 people fell victim to scams where they were persuaded to grant criminals remote access to their device. Victims reported losing a total of £57,790,384 – an average loss of £2,868 per victim.    What are remote access scams Remote Access scams will often begin with a […]

A man who stockpiled dangerous chemicals at his home, causing several small explosions, has been jailed

A Man Who Stockpiled Dangerous Chemicals At His Home, Causing Several Small Explosions, Has Been Jailed

Police started investigating Michael Pym-Nixson, 54  of St George’s Road, Kingston, after he was treated for suspicious burn injuries which he said were caused by fireworks.The investigation was led by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, following an initial review of the circumstances using the unit’s specialist expertise.Pym-Nixson was arrested. Officers searched his property and found […]