BUSINESSES are being urged to ensure their online security is up to date after hackers tried to steal thousands of pounds of goods.
Two businesses discovered hackers had changed the online value of their goods to 1p before trying to buy the items, which included £2,000 of furniture, with a stolen credit card.
The companies spotted the scam and prevented any losses. Police launched an investigation after receiving a call from Action Fraud.
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