Scams

CASH machine warnings were issued in late July as a new scam was identified by Nationwide. ATMs remain a key target for scammers and guidance has been issued to worried Britons.

https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/1478915/cash-machine-warning-savers-atm-bank-scams

Dozens of people from Brighton and Hove have been conned out of tens of thousands of pounds by software scammers, according to Sussex Police.

https://www.brightonandhovenews.org/2021/08/16/computer-software-scams-prompt-police-warning/

On social media, there's a new type of influencer. But instead of promoting clothing lines and lifestyle products, they promote fraud.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-58223499

The scams, ranging from completing surveys to joining dating websites, could reveal your bank details to fraudsters.

https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/read-this/cybersecurity-raises-concerns-over-whatsapp-scammers-delivery-and-romance-fraud-3341760

Unfortunately, we are continuing to hear of more people falling victim to scams during the pandemic.

https://www.cwherald.com/commercial-partners/adviser-saves-client-from-transferring-80000-in-scam/

The sheer number of novice investors being tempted by the potentially high rewards of the crypto market is creating similarly lucrative opportunities for scammers

https://www.raconteur.net/finance/cryptocurrency/scammers-cashing-in-on-crypto-mania/

UK cyber spies have probed more than 6.5million emails suspected of coming from online scammers trying to con Brits during the pandemic.

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/top-10-covid-scams-during-24712055?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

People in Scotland are being warned against scammers posing as "common" parcel delivery status updates and tax rebate texts.

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19484745.hmrc-tax-rebate-delivery-scams-targeting-people-scotland/?ref=twtrec

Victims of fraud are struggling to contact their banks to report the breaches, with some watching criminals empty their accounts as they wait on hold, Which? has revealed.

https://www.moneyexpert.com/news/fraud-victims-feel-abandoned-by-their-banks/

The MP for Barrow and Furness is teaming up with local residents and neighbourhood watch groups to help deter unwanted doorstep callers from knocking on doors.

https://cumbriacrack.com/2021/08/05/mp-launches-campaign-to-combat-nuisance-doorstep-callers/