Scams

Shoppers looking for unusual gifts and Christmas deals on unfamiliar websites are at risk of being conned, according to research.

https://www.moneyexpert.com/news/holiday-shoppers-using-unfamiliar-websites-fall-victim-fraud/

One in four Brits has fallen victim to fraud while Christmas shopping on unfamiliar websites, new research shows.

https://www.yourmoney.com/household-bills/fraud-warning-issued-to-people-shopping-on-unfamiliar-websites/

Two brothers have been jailed for running a nationwide eBay sales scam after police found they tricked hundreds of victims into using their accounts to con buyers.

Bank customers have lost more than £9.1million in 'SIM swapping' scams over the last five years, The Telegraph can reveal, as police warned people not to share details such as pet names on social media.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/11/30/bank-customers-lose-91-million-five-years-sim-swap-scams/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_tw

A worker who came to Britain has said he was bartered between criminals and then used to work on doorstep scams.

Read our advice about staying safe online and how to protect yourself from common internet scams.

https://www.which.co.uk/later-life-care/home-care/scams-and-older-people/understanding-online-scams-a51813g859kw

Two brothers have been jailed for running a nationwide eBay sales scam after West Midlands Police fraud investigators found they tricked hundreds of victims into using their accounts to con buyers.

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/news/brothers-jailed-for-ebay-sales-scam-following-reports-to-action-fraud-and-investigation-by-west-midlands-police

BLACK FRIDAY 2019 takes place this week, with a whole host of deals being offered amid the annual event - as well as on Cyber Monday. While shoppers may be focusing on bagging a bargain, a fraud expert has shared a word of warning to consumers about the risk of a scam.

https://www.express.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/1209524/black-friday-deals-2019-online-banking-scam-fraud-uk

Two brothers have been jailed for running a nationwide eBay sales scam after police found they tricked hundreds of victims into using their accounts to con buyers.

Lloyds Bank is supporting National Trading Standards ‘Friends Against Scams’ initiative.