Comments on: Don’t be a mule! Get Safe Online Week 2009

By: Philip Virgo

Philip Virgo — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:47:36 +0000

I think that one of the most telling messages at your conference was that the Bank systems for picking up suspect transactions are now so sophisticated that the average life of a mule is only three or four transaction before they lose their bank account and credit rating .

It that is indeed correct it is a real deterrent and needs to be much more widely publicised.

Hence my blog on “When IT Meets Politics” – below: –

http://www.computerweekly.com/blogs/when-it-meets-politics/2009/11/four-strikes-before-the-e-deat.html#more

By: John Evelyn

John Evelyn — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:20:44 +0000

Melenie,
If you receive one of these emails, or think you may be a victim of one of these scams, contact your bank immediately. Go to the main Get Safe Online website for more information.

By: Melanie Burden

Melanie Burden — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:39:42 +0000

Good article, expecially highlighted by the Chris Evans programme, but who do you contact if we receive one of these emails?

Melanie

By: Tag44

Tag44 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:15:37 +0000

Thanks for the post and for sharing the very resourceful information here.

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