Scams

Police are urging people who sell items online to remain vigilant following an increase in reports of banking fraud. Between July and October, a number of reports were received of buyers using a fake banking app, which makes it look like money has been transferred when it has not.

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/buyers-using-fake-banking-app-25370138?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

A more joined-up approach is needed across the banking industry and other sectors to “break the spell” of scammers, according to Santander UK.

https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/santander-seeks-more-banking-checks-230100269.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr

Dorset Police is urging the public to remain vigilant following an increasing number of reports of scams involving WhatsApp messenger.

The unsuspecting WhatsApp user receives a message on WhatsApp purporting to be from a family member in need of urgent help.

HMRC is urging Self Assessment customers to be alert to fraudsters and scams that ask for their personal information or bank details.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/self-assessment-customers-could-be-a-target-for-fraudsters-hmrc-warns

Flintshire residents are being warned to watch out for fake text messages claiming to be from the Government, inviting people to apply for the £400 energy bill support.

https://www.deeside.com/number-of-scam-texts-targeting-400-energy-bill-support-on-the-increase/

As the UK grapples with its cost-of-living crisis, scammers are taking advantage of people’s increased financial vulnerability.

https://www.forbes.com/uk/advisor/personal-finance/2022/10/13/five-scams-beware-2022/

Outseer, the leader in payment authentication and monitoring solutions, has today released a new study that finds £95 is reported lost to fraudsters every second in the UK.

https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/94384/95-lost-to-scammers-every-second-in-the-uk

A warning has been issued about fraudster letters claiming to be from Warwickshire Police. The force says it has been made aware of letters sent out to householders.

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/letters-asking-people-undercover-cops-25167420

Whatsapp users should be aware of a scam involving fraudsters targeting parents by impersonating their family members, particularly their grown-up children.

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/hi-mum-scam-tricks-parents-112444763.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr

Drivers have been urged to remain vigilant amid a warning over a scam which has already fooled almost 3,000 motorists across the UK.

https://www.thenational.wales/news/national/uk-today/23025522.uk-drivers-warned-car-scam-costing-motorists-thousands/?ref=twtrec