Scams

A police appeal to the public for help tracking a potential fraudster has left residents puzzled after the force released a blurred out photo of the suspect obscured by a full face shield.

Officers have arrested five men on suspicion of fraud after a spate of rogue trader reports from concerned residents.

Online shopping fraud has shot up by a third in 2020, with increased spending during COVID-19 lockdowns likely being the leading cause.

Flintshire Trading Standards officers have issued a warning over cold callers claiming to be from Sky broadband.

A financial adviser saved his client £150,000 after they came into contact with a sophisticated scam that appeared to be a legitimate Prudential product.

Fraudsters are using authentic looking emails featuring the Home Office logo in order to trick Britons into handing over their bank details.

Lockdown rules which have seen people spend more time online, combined with economic uncertainty, have created “perfect conditions” for fraudsters targeting motorists, according to experts.

Motorists are being warned to be vigilant against scammers and fraudsters during tightening lockdown measures.

If you see emails or texts about coronavirus from someone you don’t know, or from an unusual email address, don’t click on any links or buy anything.

The Charity Commission is warning trustees and donors to strengthen their defences as it fears the pandemic has created environments that are enabling charity fraud.