Rightly In the news

Rightly is becoming the go-to commentator on how to protect your data from hackers and scammers as more and more sophisticated scams keep surfacing. Here, we share some of our media appearances.

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  • My Weekly logoMy Weekly

    Time to spring clean your data. Our CEO James Walker and Louise Baxter from the National Trading Standards Scams Team share insights and tips on what to look out for in spotting a scam.

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  • BBC_NewsBBC News

    The latest version of ChatGPT has taken the online world by storm. However, our CTO, Tony Smith explains the risks for software development still outweigh the benefits that potentially could put your online data at risk.

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  • Woman-logo-HR

    Are you due for a tax rebate? Before you proceed, our CEO James Walker discusses many ways criminals are impersonating HMRC in order to scam you.

  • Woman-logo-HRVerdict

    Looking to book a summer holiday? Online criminals are getting smarter to prey on people with realistic summer holiday package deals. Our spam column tells you what to consider before booking your next trip.

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  • VerdictReaders digest

    As we edge closer to the world of metaverse our CEO James Walker explains how data privacy will need to be addressed.

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  • Reader's DigestSixtyplusurfers

    Thinking of doing a charity donation? CEO James Walker discusses the risks before you donate.

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  • 60+ Sixtyplussurfers

    Data is constantly being gathered without our knowledge or consent, our CEO James Walker takes us through his top ten tips to protect your data online.

  • Woman-logo-HRWoman Mahgazine

    Our Scam column appears again. It tells how loan shark scams could make you believe they’re legitimate. And once you’ve paid a fee you won't hear from the criminals again.

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  • Woman-logo-HRWoman magazine

    Online dating. Our CEO, James Walker, discusses how online scams happen to those seeking romance and what to look out for.

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  • Woman-logo-HRReuters

    Our CEO, James Walker, discusses how scammers use fake emails to draw you into thinking you have won a prize of luxury designer goods.

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  • Reuters

    Our CEO, James Walker outlines loopholes and privacy risks with more sites requesting ID validation.

  • Woman-logo-HRWoman Magazine

    Scammers are using job offers to lure people into scams. our CEO James Walker explains what to look out for when job searching.

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  • Woman-logo-HRDaily Mail

    With many great deals online, our CEO James Walker explains signs to watch out for with potential scammers vs genuine sellers on the Facebook marketplace platform.

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  • daily-mail-logoTech digest

    James Walker, our CEO goes through twelve frequent scams that have surfaced in the lead up to Christmas and shares warning signs for shoppers to look out for.

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  • techdigest-logoEssex Magazine

    James Walker, our CEO, outlines how to keep ahead of scammers this Christmas with twelve common scams to watch out for.

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  • Essex magazine logoDigital journal

    Our CEO, James Walker outlines the 12 scams of Christmas people need to be aware of when buying gifts.

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  • Digital-Journal-logo

    James Walker, our CEO talks to Digital journal and explains how Fraudsters to take advantage of innocent consumers.

  • BBC radio lancashireMy Weekly

    Our CEO, James Walker, was invited on BBC Radio Lancashire to talk about how best to protect consumers from scammers whilst shopping online during the black friday and cyber monday period.

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  • My Weekly logo 2

    What are the signs of romance scams? James Walker CEO of Rightly and Louise Baxter addresses how to not get caught and what to watch out for to protect yourself and family members.

  • Woman-logo-HRSky news

    Our CEO, James Walker, explains why companies you have never heard of start sending you emails and what to do about it.

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  • Sky-News-Logo

    James Walker, our CEO, talks to Sky News about how easy, even for him, to be caught out by fake products online.

  • Woman-logo-HRMy Weekly

    Our CEO, James Walker, advises how to watch out for insurance scams.

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  • My Weekly logo 2MoneyMarketing

    Our CEO, James Walker, explains that people should be careful using pirate video streaming services

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  • moneymarketing logo 2

    Our CEO, James Walker, is quoted, saying it’s important financial advisers keep abreast of scams

  • Woman-logo-HRBBC Radio Stoke

    Our CEO, James Walker, advises how to be careful when roaming on public Wi-Fi networks.

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  • BBC Radio Stoke

    Our CEO, James Walker, appeared on BBC Radio Stoke to talk about the controversy around TikTok and their apparent failure to protect children’s data.

  • Woman-logo-HRMy Weekly

    Our CEO, James Walker, says we need to look out for older people made more vulnerable to scams by the pandemic.

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  • My Weekly logo 2

    In a further edition of our regular scam column, James Walker, Rightly’s CEO talks about phishing scams and how not to get caught out.

  • Bristol Post resizedWoman Magazine

    Our CEO James Walker warns consumers to clean up their digital act to avoid scams and financial loss.

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  • Woman-logo-HRDope Black Dads

    Our CEO, James Walker advises how to keep safe from fake booking websites, too-good-to-be true deals and holiday refund scams

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  • Dope Black Dads

    Our CEO, James Walker, talks about the risks to children’s data when using the internet and how we can best protect them online.

  • the observer bigGB News

    Striking a balance between protecting your data, ensuring your personal security and getting the most out of dating apps can be tricky. Our CEO James Walker contributes.

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  • GB_News_Logo

    Our CEO, James Walker, appeared on GB NEWS, talking to Eamonn Holmes about how to stop cold calls and prevent data brokers processing your data.

  • Woman-logo-HRPublic News Time

    Our CEO, James Walker featured in Woman Magazine where he offers tips on how to avoid being defrauded by protecting your data.

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  • public news time logoUK Tech News

    James Walker, Rightly’s CEO is quoted in another article about the fourth anniversary of GDPR.

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  • cropped-cropped-uk-tech-news-logoGlobal Banking and Finance Review

    On World Password Day, James Walker, our CEO, talks about going further than just changing your password.

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  • global banking and finance review logoData Centre Review Magazine

    Another piece featuring James Walker, CEO at Rightly, talking about GDPR four years on.

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  • DCR logo

    James Walker, CEO at Rightly, is quoted in an article about GDPR on the fourth anniversary of the legislation.

  • BBC Radio StokeDaily Express

    Our CEO, James Walker, was invited on BBC Radio Stoke to discuss how consumers can protect themselves from scammers online. Listeners heard some useful tips on what to look out for to avoid being a victim.

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotype.originalDaily Express

    Our CEO James Walker walks us through how not to get scammed whilst shopping online.

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotype.originalDaily Express

    In the ScamWatch column, James Walker and Louise Baxter explain how scammers play the waiting game before emptying victims bank accounts.

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotype.originalDaily Express

    Our CEO James Walker looks explains most recent facebook scams which are on the rise.

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotype.originalDaily Express

    In the ScamWatch column, James Walker talks us through working from home scams to be aware of.

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotype.originalDaily Express

    Our CEO James Walker discusses subscriptions scams, in this week’s ScamWatch column.

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotype.originalDaily Express

    Our CEO, James Walker alongside Louise Baxter talk about investment scams in this week’s Express ScamWatch column.

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotype.originalDaily Express

    Cost of living is rising and scammers find new ways to exploit it., In the ScamWatch column, James Walker shares how "fraudsters" attempt to exploit "vulnerable" people.

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotype.originalDaily Express

    Have an event you’re excited about? In the ScamWatch column, James Walker explains how ticket scams target popular events and rip off excited fans.

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotype.originalDaily Express

    In the ScamWatch column, James Walker shares warning signs that we should all be aware of when it comes to pension scams.

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotype.originalDaily Express

    In the ScamWatch column, James Walker discusses romance scams which often target the vulnerable.

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotype.originalDaily Express

    In the ScamWatch column, James Walker shares insight of how HMRC scams are targeting Britons.

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotype.originalDaily Express

    In the ScamWatch column, scammers target the most vulnerable in society, James Walker gives advice on what to look out for.

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotype.originalDaily express

    In the ScamWatch column, James Walker gives advice on scams targeting Britons pretending to be Royal Mail.

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotype.originalDaily Express

    In the ScamWatch column, James Walker exposes Amazon scams are targeting Britons

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotype.originalDaily Express

    In the ScamWatch column, James Walker shares insight on A SCAM email appearing to be from PayPal

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotype.originalDaily Express

    In the ScamWatch column, James Walker gives tips to check the authenticity of your bank

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotypeActionable Futurist

    In the ScamWatch column, James Walker exposes a telephone scam taking huge sums from UK bank accounts.

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  • Actionable futuristMy Weekly

    James Walker of Rightly talks about GDPR and consumer data rights.

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  • My Weekly logoUK Tech News

    In another scams column, James Walker, Rightly’s CEO talks about impersonation scams.

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  • cropped-cropped-uk-tech-news-logoMy Weekly

    On the fourth anniversary of GDPR, James Walker, CEO at Rightly, contributes to a review.

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  • My Weekly logo 2Tech Round

    In a regular column about scams, James Walker, Rightly CEO, talks about energy bill scams.

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  • TechRound-logoDaily Express

    James Walker, CEO at Rightly, contributes to an article on keeping data private on World Password Day.

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotypeOhMyMag

    Rightly CEO, James Walker writes in the Express about holiday scams.

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  • Oh My Mag logoPlanet Concerns

    Rightly CEO, James Walker talks about how to tell fraudulent messages from real ones.

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  • planet concerns logo

    Our CEO, James Walker is quoted in a piece about WhatsApp scams.

  • Woman-logo-HRFairer Finance

    Our CEO, James Walker featured in Woman Magazine where he offers tips on how to avoid being defrauded by protecting your data.

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  • fairer financeDaily Express

    Rightly's James Walker looks at how to recognise different types of scams and what you can do to help protect yourself by taking control of your data.

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotypeInformation Security Buzz

    Now’s the time to get a grip on your digital data. Rightly research quoted, revealing 54% of British consumers are confused about their digital data rights.

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  • infrosecurity buzzTeiss

    On ‘Safer Internet Day’, James Walker explains what companies must do to exercise due diligence over consumers’ data.

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  • teiss-logoTalk Money

    We’ve lost all control of our data. Time to get it back.

    Rightly featured in Cyber Security publication Teiss as part of the launch of Rightly Protect.

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  • talk_moneyThe Sun

    9 in 10 Brits have no idea who has their data.

    James Walker, CEO of Rightly quoted as part of the launch of Rightly Protect.

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  • the-sun-vector-logoMy London

    Rightly CEO encouraged Brits to remain vigilant amid a soaring number of scam messages hitting inboxes across the country during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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  • my londonDaily Mail

    I gave a woman I met online £2,000 to pay for a kidney transplant but it turned out to be a scam’

    James Walker, Rightly’s CEO shares how it’s now commonplace for scammers to use social media as a means to target unsuspecting consumers.

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  • daily mail logoDaily Express

    Rightly CEO James Walker is quoted in an article about Tesco Clubcard and the value of the personal information the supermarket chain holds on Clubcard customers, with disadvantages to some shoppers.

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  • Daily_Express_logo_logotypeDaily Express

    How to protect your financial data as the Cabinet Office is fined £500k for address leaks.

    Our CEO James Walker comments on how this revelation should serve as yet another warning to organisations handling personal and sensitive information.

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