Scams

A warning has been issued about fraudsters targeting Amazon customers with fake emails.

https://www.deeside.com/warning-over-fake-amazon-emails-trying-fool-people-into-handing-over-bank-details/

A warning has been issued following reports that several residents in the Wrexham area have been targeted by scammers claiming to be from Openreach.

https://www.wrexham.com/news/warning-issued-after-wrexham-residents-targeted-by-openreach-fraudsters-214656.html

A grandfather of two, who was tricked out of £25,000 by fraudsters purporting to offer NHS Covid passes, has got his life savings back after MoneySavingExpert.com intervened. He's now warning others about the scam to make sure they don't get caught out.

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2022/01/covid-pass-text-scam-defrauds-father-of-two-out-of-five-figure-s/

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