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UK most targeted nation for COVID-19 spam email
Posted: 04/02/2020
According to research by Trend Micro, a multinational cybersecurity and defence company, the UK is the most heavily targeted nation for COVID-19 Coronavirus-related email spam.
CTSI launches Wellbeing area for members
Posted: 04/01/2020
CTSI is deeply concerned about the welfare of members, and we hope that you are staying safe and healthy during this unprecedented time.
CTSI Hero Awards 2020 postponed
Posted: 04/01/2020
A message from CTSI Chief Executive, Leon Livermore, on the postponement of the 2020 CTSI Hero Awards.
COVID-19 pandemic scams: Fake payment update texts
Posted: 03/30/2020
The COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in scams. From doorstep to email and text, new scams themed around the spread of the virus appear every single day.
Coronavirus crisis: CTSI Chief slams "unscrupulous profiteers"
Posted: 03/27/2020
Over the past fortnight, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has issued a series of warnings about new COVID-19 coronavirus-related scams.