Some people are reporting online that they’ve received an uptick in scam calls in September, prompting fears that their data has been leaked.
No official figures have been released to fully explain a possible rise, but different types of fraud schemes will rise and fall throughout the year in their popularity, according to cyber security expert.
And remember, it’s important to not engage with unknown calls and messages, and report and block any spam.
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