Scams

THE full extent of phone scammers in India has been exposed by a UK hacker, as CCTV footage uncovering the criminals at work has been released online.

https://www.easterneye.biz/cctv-exposes-scammers-in-indian-call-centres/

PayPal failed to close a fraudster’s account for eight months despite being warned he was using it to cheat innocent people, an investigation has revealed.

Free NCSC webinar explains how to protect your organisation from scam email campaigns.

The Martin Lewis Money Show this week reported that the UK is currently facing an epidemic of scams with online ads featuring high profile individuals, including Martin Lewis himself, being used to dupe £millions from the unsuspecting public.

https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/associate-news/uk-facing-an-epidemic-of-scams?utm_source=iContact%2BWeekly%2BNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=legal-futures&utm_content=

The DVLA has released pictures of some of the latest scams being used to con motorists out of their money.

Influencer fraud is one of the biggest headaches facing marketers today. As an industry, influencer marketing was worth an estimated £6bn last year, and is forecast to reach £12bn by 2022. Its breakneck growth is largely due to the parallel rise in fortunes of social media giant Instagram.

https://www.cityam.com/influencer-fraud-buck-stops-facebook/

Police are warning Amazon Prime users after fraudsters stole more than £1 million from victims in three months.

One man from Glasgow lost more than £65,000.Police have issued a warning to the public about an Amazon Prime scam which has cost victims more than £1 million in three months.

https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/scottish-police-share-warning-about-amazon-prime-scam-which-has-cost-victims-more-than-1-million-in-three-months-1-5089474

Eliminating the risk of business email compromise (BEC) attacks requires all parties to a financial transaction to pay close attention to email security, financial controls, and communication protocols.

Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards is warning residents to beware of rogue traders taking advantage of damaged roofs, fences and fallen trees.