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An "extremely convincing" scam which redirects people to the official Post Office website may put many people at risk of becoming victims, Which? has warned.
https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/uk-world-news/people-being-tricked-fake-texts-22823918?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar
Homeowners and businesses are being urged to watch out for people going through their bins for used lateral flow tests.
https://www.essexlive.news/news/uk-world-news/waste-collectors-being-offered-money-6472980?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar
Police in North Wales have said they are still getting lots of reports about scam NHS Covid Pass text message.
https://www.deeside.com/warning-lots-of-reports-about-scam-nhs-covid-pass-text-message-says-north-wales-police-cyber-crime-team/
Scams don't just target the gullible. They still come in letters, texts and calls, but crooks also look online for the chance to get their hands on your hard-earned cash. There are increasingly sophisticated ways scammers try to target YOUR cash. This guide explains what to look out for, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you're a victim of a scam.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/stop-scams/
Criminals are running 'scam schools' on the internet, teaching budding swindlers how to steal bank details and use them to splurge on major retailers' goods.
https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/beatthescammers/article-10368215/The-online-schools-scammers-avoid-victims.html
A man who posed as a window cleaner in a bid to con two women out of money has appeared in court.
https://westbridgfordwire.com/bogus-window-cleaner-tried-to-con-women-for-work-not-carried-out/
Scammers are using bots to identify and steal gift card balances
https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/gift-card-scams-could-be-the-biggest-grinch-this-holiday-season
The world had not heard of Omicron until a few days ago but scammers are already trying to capitalise.
https://metro.co.uk/2021/12/01/do-not-fall-for-this-pcr-scam-that-cant-even-spell-omicron-15696310/?ito=article.desktop.share.top.twitter
New data from Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, reveals that 28,049 shoppers were conned out of their money when shopping online over the Christmas period last year .
https://www.deeside.com/scam-too-good-to-be-true-online-shopping-bargains-cost-shoppers-15-4-million-over-the-christmas-period-last-year/
UK Finance has warned of scam delivery text messages ahead of Christmas, as data has shown they are on the rise.
https://www.ftadviser.com/regulation/2021/12/23/uk-finance-warns-about-scam-text-messages/
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