Other useful sources of security information

The following websites contain important information on protecting yourself against fraud and identity theft, including banking online.

You may find it beneficial to visit these websites to help you develop a greater understanding of how to protect yourself against the risks of fraud.

www.getsafeonline.org.uk - a UK government site which gives valuable advice and information about internet safety.

www.banksafeonline.org.uk - a site maintained by the UK Payments Administration on behalf of the UK’s financial institutions. It gives useful information about safe use of the internet.

www.identitytheft.org.uk - a UK government site, specifically targeted at reducing identity theft related crime.

www.sbcc.org.uk - the website of the Scottish Business Crime Centre, a partnership approach between the police, businesses and the government to help reduce crime.

www.met.police.uk/fraudalert - the website of the Metropolitan Police fraud prevention unit.

www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/ - the Money Advice Service.

www.oft.gov.uk - the Office Fair Trading website, which contains a guide to secure online shopping.

www.cardwatch.org.uk - a banking industry website providing advice to cardholders on how to stay safe when using cash machines.

www.microsoft.com/uk/security - if you are using Microsoft software, you can ensure you are using all of the latest versions by visiting their website.

www.apple.com/uk/support - if you are a Mac user, you can ensure you are using all of the latest software by visiting their website.

www1.landregistry.gov.uk/property-information/property-fraud - a government agency that maintains the register of property ownership in England and Wales which can assist in property fraud prevention. Property fraud can happen in many ways.

If you have any queries, concerns or incidents to report, please call Cumberland Building Society on 0845 601 8396.

Cumberland Building Society is not responsible for the content of the external internet sites