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Lyle Docherty

Student loan scams target students

Every September, thousands of students at St Andrews – and almost one million across the UK – receive their maintenance payments from the Student Loans Company (SLC). While this is a busy and exciting time, it’s also a…

QR code scams and how to avoid them

There has been a rise in phishing attempts containing QR codes in the last month. A QR or 'quick response' code is a popular type of 2D barcode that allows anyone with a smartphone to scan and read the digital…