Warning over Wonga
SAFETY tips have been issued to Halton residents after a payday loan company confirmed a data breach where up to 250,000 accounts were compromised.
An Action Fraud alert said that police are investigated the incident affecting Wonga and it has been reported to the Financial Conduct Authority.
Wonga has updated their website with further information and confirmed that they are contacting all those affected and are taking steps to protect them.
Tips have been issued to Halton residents to make themselves safer.
The alert said: “If any of your financial details were compromised, notify your bank or card company as soon as possible. Review your financial statements regularly for any unusual ● activity.
“Criminals can use personal data obtained from a data breach to commit identity fraud.
“Consider using credit reference agencies, such as Experian or Equifax, to regularly monitor your credit file for unusual activity.
“Be suspicious of any unsolicited calls, emails or texts, even if it appears to be from a company you know of.
“Don’t open the attachments or click on links within unsolicited emails, and never disclose any personal or financial details during a cold call.”
Those in the borough who have been a victim of fraud or cyber crime can report it by visiting www. actionfraud. police. uk website.