Scams

Fraudsters are sending out fake Sainsbury’s gift vouchers via email. The email claims that the intended victim was overcharged on a recent visit to the supermarket and offers the gift card as compensation.

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/news/rise-in-reports-of-fake-Sainsburys-refund-email-jan18

The WannaCry ransomware attack was only last May and an article in the Independent reports that it expects scams to rocket during 2018. So, what’s to do?

http://insights.ifamax.com/post/102eo4a/keep-your-money-safe-from-the-fraudsters

The cold-calling con, which authorities have warned is becoming more prevalent, saw the 77-year-old from Eastbourne convinced she had an unpaid tax debt.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-42570454

Unexpected phone calls over the weekends, fake threats of scams, fake bank accounts – they’re all things we need to look out for.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/long_reads/fraud-victims-age-young-old-elderly-lose-money-vulnerable-financial-crime-identity-a8134516.html

The company says it never asks customers to send any of their personal information over email

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/netflix-scam-phishing-email-warning-security-help-center-a8153311.html

A new con, in which fraudsters set up a fake email address in the same names as club chairmen, has targeted several teams up and down the UK.

http://www.thecricketer.com/default.aspx?pageid=1223&catid=71&topicid=43910

HMRC has warned Brits not to fall for a new scam which claims they are entitled to a tax refund.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/5268944/warning-over-hmrc-scam-email-that-promises-you-a-tax-refund-ahead-of-self-assessment-deadline/

Robots, ransomware and rip-offs… how criminals are getting smarter

http://www.independent.co.uk/money/spend-save/scams-2018-fraud-robots-ransomware-rip-off-bank-accounts-identity-a8131236.html

These scammers target the older and more vulnerable members of our communities, offering fish for sale which is of poor quality, not stored properly, and at inflated prices, using pressure techniques on the doorstep.

https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/scots-pensioners-targeted-by-conmen-selling-fish-door-to-door/

Online financial fraud is victimising more youngsters than older people as the formers' digital activities are usually marred by lax security practices and lack of reliance on security products.

https://teiss.co.uk/news/youngsters-financial-crimes-uk/