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Gangs use details stolen in cyber attack on TalkTalk to prey on elderly

Fraudsters targeting those aged 65+ as they are deemed more vulnerable to fraudulent emails or calls. Campaigners say pension reforms that let them withdraw all their retirement savings in one go by cashing in annuities have made them particularly enticing targets. Last week, TalkTalk admitted almost 1.2million customers had their personal information stolen by hackers. Fraudsters are trawling the private details of thousands of consumers which are now being traded over the internet looking for those over 65.”]

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3299582/Hacking-conmen-target-pensions-Gangs-use-details-stolen-cyber-attacks-TalkTalk-14-firms-prey-cash-rich-elderly.html

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