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2,517 online scams reported in 2023, more than double 2022’s figure

February 23, 2024
by Fabrizio Tabone

Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri notes that education and awareness are the best tools to combat such threats

‘Tis the season to slam the scam,’ MCA urges public to remain vigilant during festive period

December 22, 2023
by BN Writer

‘Never disclose passwords, PINs or any other sensitive information,’ stated MCA

Caution: Watch out for scam calls that appear to come from police or banking lines

November 18, 2023
by Helena Grech

Police issued a warning on Friday

MCA launches public consultation on preventative measures to combat CLI spoofing and vishing scams

October 4, 2023
by BN Writer

‘Any proposed interventions need to be effective in mitigating scams using Maltese numbers’

MFSA launches campaign to help the public spot financial scams

May 26, 2023
by Arnas Lasys

A newly published guide gives a snapshot of the most popular financial scams

BOV clients targeted by scam calls soliciting sensitive information

May 11, 2023
by Arnas Lasys

Fraudsters are using spoofing to disguise communication as coming from a trusted source

Third local bank targeted by phishing scam in 2023

February 24, 2023
by Arnas Lasys

Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to trick people into giving away sensitive information

The Japan import mileage scam could be even bigger than you think

June 8, 2022
by Robert Fenech

A Transport Malta investigation into the racket in 2016 indicated that it has been going on for years

‘Be careful out there’: Revolut shares three tips to protect clients from scams

May 26, 2022
by Helena Grech

The money-payment app told customers that there is only one medium it uses to contact clients

Scammers impersonating Air Malta, airline warns

October 12, 2021
by Robert Fenech

The airline’s customers are receiving emails inviting them to participate in a fraudulent survey

Malta’s Central Bank warns of scam impersonating the bank

September 1, 2021
by Helena Grech

2021 can be seen as the year of online scams locally, with companies repeatedly issuing warnings

Discuss cyber security at board level, appeals expert following string of scam attacks

August 11, 2021
by Robert Fenech

D4n6's team assists companies prepare and protect themselves from mounting cyber threats

Scam Alert: fraudulent SMS claims receiver has been issued a tax refund

July 7, 2021
by Robert Fenech

People receive a fraudulent SMS asking for their card details to receive a tax refund

Scam calls claiming recipient has been flagged for ‘money laundering’ offences circulating

July 1, 2021
by Helena Grech

Malta has seen a rise in fraudulent text messages and calls with hackers attempting to gain personal information

Scam Alert: HSBC warns customers against phishing texts

June 17, 2021
by Solomon Cefai

The message asks users to enter personal details online