Scams

A wave of scam text messages are being received across the UK, potentially duping people into giving up their card details in order to claim a non-existent government grant.

A dangerous fake NHS text has been circulating, telling people they’re eligible to apply for the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s what it looks like.

Ruth Jackson-Kirby outlines some of the worst new scams to watch out for this year.  No-one loves a crisis quite like a conman. The scammers have been out in force this year. In 2019, criminals stole more than £1.2bn through scams and fraud, according to UK Finance. This year the figure will be far higher. Scams have soared as criminals take advantage of rising online shopping and more people using internet banking than ever before.

Fraudsters are trying to take advantage of the thousands of people who have turned to online shopping for Christmas with a new scam.

Black Friday may only be just behind us, but already the Boxing Day sales will be front of mind for retailers looking to end 2020 on a high. And it’s critical for retailers to find and take advantage of every opportunity this holiday season, especially online. Last year, Brits spent £100 billion during the holiday shopping season. With coronavirus depressing in-person shopping opportunities and more than 4,200 stores closing in the UK alone during 2020, the retail industry has had to transform as we ditch our cars for our keyboards.

Nearly 21% of Shopify (SHOP) stores pose a fraud risk to their customers, according to new analysis by e-commerce authentication service Fakespot.

Police have said: “We have had a number of reports of a fake DPD phishing email which states that the recipient has missed two attempted deliveries of a parcel and to follow a link to rearrange delivery

http://www.deeside.com/north-wales-police-warning-over-dpd-email-scam-claiming-the-company-has-tried-to-deliver-a-parcel/

It comes after the force received several complaints of fraud in Anglesey and Gwynedd after money was transferred by victims in anticipation of delivery of Playstation 5 consoles

A woman has been arrested in connection with a reported scam in the Kendal area, asking people to donate money and gifts.

As millions shop online for Christmas, they are being targeted by fraudsters sending scam texts and emails that claim to be from the courier service DPD or Royal Mail, saying they are unable to deliver an item.