Openbank, the subsidiary of Banco Santander in Spain, has alerted its customers to a new scam involving Spanish mobile payment service Bizum. Cybercriminals use second-hand platforms to exchange messages with their victims, asking for their mobile numbers in order to send them money. However, they end up sending you a request for payment. Bizum’s use in scams isn’t surprising as …

Ideal chocolate is made from 100% cocoa butter, a higher-quality and more expensive fat. Most brands, however, use other fats that are cheaper, mainly in the fillings. The quality is compromised, however. Spain’s consumer organisation (OCU), has confirmed that this strategy is used by many well-known brands. The panel of pastry experts assessed colour, glossiness, chocolate thickness, filling and taste …

Landslides destroy key Andalusian road: Six-month closure confirmed. A-397: Disaster on the A-397: Road linking Ronda to Costa del Sol is closed Credit: Shutterstock, vodograj Motorists face six months of travel turmoil as a vital lifeline between Ronda and San Pedro Alcántara remains completely cut off after landslides and a collapsed viaduct. The Junta de Andalucia has pledged over €3.5 …