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Parents warned to watch for scam contact after Equipple school app data breach

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The Equipple app, used by many Northern Ireland schools to schedule parent-teacher meetings, was affected by a data breach that involved almost 50,000 users. Parents have been advised to be alert for unexpected emails or phone calls, which could be phishing or scam attempts using leaked information.

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What to do

  1. Be wary of unexpected emails or phone calls referencing school meetings or bookings.
  2. Verify any contact from a school through its official channels before sharing information or clicking links.

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