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/

Fraud is a multi-billion dollar industry today which affects people from all walks of life all across the world. With more and more of us being pushed online for banking, shopping, and communication, the chance of being targeted by fraudsters is increasing all the time.

https://thevideoink.com/biggest-scams-frauds-targeting-seniors/