Malicious email attachments, false government grant phone calls and CEO impersonation scams are among other scams undermining businesses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The increasing risk has led National Trading Standards to launch Businesses Against Scams – a free online training tool to protect businesses, employees and customers from costly scams.
Businesses can take the training and sign up HERE
Northumbria Police Cyber Crime document surrounding this issue can be found HERE