Advice To Avoid Mobile Scams
Don’t become a victim of mobile device scams. Follow our top tips to stay safe from this crime.
Think twice before answering unsolicited calls or calling back numbers you don’t recognise, especially if the number starts with 084, 087,070 or 090. Calls to these numbers may charge premium rates.
Only install apps from official stores. For example, Google’s Play Store or Apple’s App Store.
Install anti-virus software on your mobile devices. This will provide an additional layer of protection from malware.
If you become a victim of this crime, report it to Action Fraud on http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud .
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