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Fraudsters always try to keep on top of the current trends to try and trick you out of your hard-earned money. Here are four of the latest scams to watch out for.
https://www.yourmoney.com/saving-banking/watch-out-four-common-scams-worming-their-way-into-your-inbox/
Following new figures on fraud and scams from Ofcom which reveals nearly 43 million UK adult internet users have encountered suspected scams online, Rio Stedford, financial planning expert at Quilter has given some practical advice.
https://ifamagazine.com/article/new-ofcom-scam-figures-lays-bare-need-for-online-safety-bill-progress/
Protect your money and your personal information by learning how to spot a cybercriminal
https://www.scotsman.com/read-this/whatsapp-fraud-how-to-spot-three-different-scams-and-prevent-them-4058205
Lincolnshire Trading Standards has secured a prosecution against a dodgy handyman who defrauded at least 23 victims across the East Midlands.
https://lincolnshiretoday.net/mag/prison-for-rogue-trader-who-cheated-over-140000-out-of-his-victims/
Only Fools And Horses star Sue Holderness has shared advice on how to protect yourself from scammers after revealing she was conned out of hundreds of pounds.
https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/leisure/national/23358651.fools-horses-star-warns-falling-online-scams/?ref=twtrec
Police have urged people living in Shropshire to be 'scam smart' as almost 900 people were victims of investment fraud last year.
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/crime/2023/02/26/police-urge-people-to-stay-vigilant-as-hundreds-fall-foul-of-investment-fraud-in-shropshire/
The situation created by the cost of living crisis is creating plenty of opportunities for fraudsters to trick people with purchase scams, according to the internet safety website Get Safe Online.
https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/national/uk-today/23347832.fraud-warning-issued-shoppers-due-increase-fake-websites/
Scammers have tried to target UK households through fraudulent emails saying they are eligible for a discount under the Energy Bills Support Scheme.
https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2023/02/24/government-criticises-disgusting-scam-energy-bills-support-emails/
Rules are set to be tightened to help reimburse victims of fraudsters exploiting parents’ instinct to help their offspring
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/feb/20/cruel-scam-of-mum-and-dad-sparks-a-regulatory-crackdown
A new scam email claiming to be from HMRC and offering a fake ‘tax refund’ has been detected.
https://twitter.com/HMRCgovuk/status/1627670385423417344
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