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Free Beat the Scammers Poster 👉 Download our free Beat the Scammers Poster. Then print it and put it on the wall near your computer. Or give it to someone who could be affected by a scammer, such as an elderly relative. Scams to watch out for: 🧾 “Boss” / Gift Card Scam (Targeting Finance Staff) Scammers impersonate senior staff (e.g. a director or CEO) to trick employees into sending money or buying gift cards. How it works: You receive an email appearing to be from “the bo

Many people assume their files are safely backed up because they “use OneDrive”. But there’s a catch: OneDrive only helps if it’s actually running and syncing properly. We occasionally see computers where OneDrive was set up months or years ago, but the little cloud icon has disappeared, the app has stopped running, or it’s been asking for attention without anyone noticing. In those cases, new files may not have backed up for a long time. A quick check is worthwhile: Lo

Microsoft has confirmed that text-message security codes are being phased out for personal Microsoft accounts, partly because SMS can be vulnerable to phishing and SIM-swap scams. Instead, Microsoft is moving users towards safer options such as passkeys, passwordless sign-in, authenticator apps, and verified email. These methods are generally harder for criminals to intercept or trick people into handing over. If you still rely on text messages for login codes, it’s worth