Scams

There has been a growing number of reports from people who have received an automated phone call which states that their National Insurance number has been “compromised”. The recipients are then instructed to “press one on their handset to be connected to the caller”, which will allegedly fix the problem and even be issued a new National Insurance number.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has issued a warning about a text scam themed around the UK's exit from the EU.

Cifas - a UK fraud prevention service - has issued a warning to Scots about new scams involving Royal Mail and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

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Doctors and police are warning the public not to fall for fraudsters trying to sell fake coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccines, affirming that the jab will always be free.

Among the many difficulties the Covid pandemic has caused, it has provided an opportunity for scammers to target vulnerable people and get hold of people’s money.

West Scotland MSP Jamie Greene has warned Largs and Millport residents not to fall victim to a covid-19 vaccine scams.

RESIDENTS across the Wee County are being warned to remain vigilant after heartless scammers have targeted those waiting for the coronavirus vaccination.

PREMIUM BONDS savers have the ability to hold between £25 and £50,000 per person via this form of saving with NS&I, and as such, the risk of falling victim to a scam will be something many want to watch out for.

https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/1378529/premium-bonds-nsi-nsandi-scam-bank-details-safe-security

Action Fraud is warning the public to remain vigilant as criminals begin to take advantage of the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine to commit fraud.

Coronavirus vaccination scams are emerging as a significant fraud threat to consumers, according to a major bank.