Over £860,000 was lost to scams during 2023.
That’s according to the Cyber Security Centre’s annual report.
Over £400,000 of that was lost through telephone scams, with criminals using publicly available information to make their calls seem more legitimate.
Residents were targeted in October by scammers claiming to be from a bank’s ‘Isle of Man Fraud Team,’ with several calls leading to substantial financial loss.
Toby creates virtual Steam Packet in Roblox
An Island teenager's built a new videogame based on the Steam Packet Company.
Island cheaper than UK for fuel, says garage chain
An Island petrol station company says motorists are better filling up before they get on the ferry - because Manx prices are lower!
Plans submitted for Island's first electric vehicle 'filling station'
The Island could get its first ever dedicated electric charging station for cars - if planners give the green light.
Religious leaders asked for organ donation views
Religious leaders are being invited to a special meeting about planned change to organ donation laws next month.
Company wants Island's views on smoking and vaping
A research company in the channel Islands is asking for your views on smoking and vaping.
More parking spaces needed for firefighters
Douglas Fire station could get extra parking to allow more firefighters to deal with major incidents.
Airport shows steep rise in cargo
March passenger figures for the airport show a drop on the same month last year - but total numbers are still up on 2024.
When will you have to pay government's new health tax?
Will people have to pay the government's planned new healthcare tax retrospectively?
