Two-step verification could help protect against online fraudsters

North Wales Community Alert has revealed that data shows there was a rise in social media and email account hacking reported in 2024.

A total of 35,434 reports were made to Action Fraud, compared to 22,530 reports made in 2023, with nearly £1 million lost to hackers last year.

The most common motives for social media hacking were either investment fraud, ticket fraud or theft of the targeted account for extortion.

To protect your accounts you need to -

✅ Enable 2-Step Verification on each online account you have – this adds an extra layer of security to your accounts and will help prove your identity when logging in and stop fraudsters from stealing or accessing your valuable information. It can be turned on in a matter of minutes – time well spent to keep the fraudsters out.

✅ Secure your social media and email accounts by ensuring each password is strong and uses three random words. Remember to never share your passwords with anyone else.

* Find out more about how to take these steps here – https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/home