Scams

A rogue builder who fled the country in an attempt to evade justice has been jailed for nearly four years.

https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/17867900.rogue-trader-conned-elderly-finally-behind-bars/?ref=twtrec

Police are warning residents in Gloucestershire to please be vigilant after reports of a number of HMRC scam calls.

The Social Media Scams Costing Businesses £1Billion Per Year

Be Scam aware, don’t be a money mule

Millennials are falling victim to scams involving handing money to fraudsters more than any other age group, according to Lloyds Bank.

A scam ‘International Postcode Online Lottery’ letter is turning up in people’s post. We’ve obtained a copy so you know what to watch out for.

https://conversation.which.co.uk/money/scam-watch-postcode-lottery-letter/

THOUSANDS of Warwickshire residents looking for love are among those who have fallen victim to online scams.

A rogue Roofer and Property Maintenance trader has been handed a 24 week prison sentence  after  making fraudulent representations and engaging in “aggressive” practices to an elderly South Cumbrian householder.

https://www.cumbriacrack.com/2019/08/19/rogue-trader-jailed-for-ripping-off-elderly-south-cumbrian-customer/

An appeal for information has been launched after an elderly couple were the victims of a distraction theft.

http://www.deeside.com/elderly-couple-targeted-by-rogue-traders-in-distraction-theft-in-llay/

A fraudster has attempted to scam £3700 out of a 92-year-old woman in Scarborough.