Scams

Man pleads guilty to sending Covid-19 scam text messages following DCPCU investigation

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/news/man-pleads-guilty-to-sending-covid-19-scam-text-messages-following-dcpcu-investigation

Watchdogs have revealed the ways con artists have been trying to scam people in Norfolk during the coronavirus pandemic.

You’d think that Steven Spielberg, the highest-grossing director of all time, would be immune to fraud. But you’d be wrong. The developer of Jaws, Jurassic Park, E.T.and many other films has wealth and status that provide him access to top financial professionals. But in 2008 that list included Bernie Madoff, a Ponzi-scheme operator who walked away with undisclosed amounts from the director’s private foundation.

https://www.youareunltd.com/2020/05/20/beware-of-covid-19-phishing-scams/

Peterborough residents are being warned about a scam after a pensioner was conned out of almost £2,000.

Officers are urging residents to be vigilant following a number of telephone scams in the North Norfolk area.

https://www.norfolk.police.uk/news/latest-news/12-05-2020/police-warn-residents-remain-vigilant-following-telephone-scams-north

Trading Standards is warning us to be vigilant after an Islander was targeted by a scammer purporting to be Amazon.

https://iwradio.co.uk/2020/05/18/amazon-phone-call-scam-prevalent-on-isle-of-wight/

Spear phishing campaign uses EE imagery to target big fish

Three men have been arrested in York, over allegations of a scam involving jet washing driveways at local houses.

https://www.minsterfm.com/news/local/3104534/other-news---arrests-over-claims-of-cleaning-scam/#.XsJt9-GgGkw.twitter

Aldi has issued an urgent warning to its customers after a scam has started circulating in which fraudsters are posing as the supermarket to steal your personal information.

https://www.kentlive.news/whats-on/shopping/aldi-issues-urgent-security-warning-4139019

Police are urging people to keep up their guard against fraudsters who seek to exploit the Covid-19 public health emergency for their own gains.

https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2020/05/15/stay-alert-for-fraudsters-exploiting-covid-19-emergency/