A new delivery scam impersonating the Post Office is one of the most convincing clone websites we’ve seen. Here’s what you need to watch our for.
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Warning: fake texts link to a cloned Post Office website
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Scam alert: fake NatWest ‘new device registered’ texts
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Fake texts claiming to be from NatWest stating that ‘a new device has been registered’ with your account are circulating. Here’s what to watch out for.
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Scam watch: a case of ‘mistaken’ delivery
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Fraudsters can use stolen personal details to open credit accounts with a retailer, then intercept the delivery. Here’s how it works and what to do if you’re affected.
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Warning: fraudsters are posing as family members on WhatsApp
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Scammers using WhatsApp are posing as family members in order to manipulate victims into transferring money. Here’s how it works.
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CBD gummy ‘endorsements’ are nothing to do with Andy Murray – ignore them
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Andy Murray isn’t endorsing CBD gummies – if you’ve seen his image next to an advert for them ignore or report it. Here’s how we helped a victim get her money back.
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Why companies should adopt our guide to SMS Best Practice
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It’s often hard to know which text messages you can trust. We’re asking businesses to adopt our SMS best practice guide to help consumers spot scam texts and have more trust in business messaging.
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Scam alert: Omicron variant PCR test phishing emails
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Wasting no time at all, scammers are already sending fake emails about the new Omicron variant of Covid, to steal personal data and bank details.
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Win! Reimbursement to be made mandatory
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New data from the Financial Ombudsman Service shows banks cannot be trusted to interpret the voluntary CRM code fairly or treat customers in the right way.
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Scam watch: £800 lost on virtual gifts
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We were contacted when a gaming account was used by hackers to spend £800 on in-game purchases. Here’s how it happened.
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How do cryptocurrency scams work?
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A cryptocurrency inspired by the hit Netflix show Squid Game made headlines last week when it completely collapsed. Do you know how apparent ‘rug pull’ scams work?
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Warning: new fake NHS COVID Pass emails and texts
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Scammers are hoping to cash in on any confusion around the end of pandemic restrictions – watch out for these fake emails and texts.
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The impact of scams on victims goes far beyond financial losses
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There’s no such thing as a ‘victimless crime’ when it comes to fraud. As losses soar, we’re calling for paid-advertising to be brought into the Online Safety Bill.
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Phishing alert: fake McAfee and Norton Antivirus emails
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A familiar phishing scam has returned: scammers are trying their luck at convincing people they need to renew antivirus protection they didn’t know they had.
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Watch out for phishing emails impersonating UK supermarkets
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Fake marketing surveys promising gift cards of up to £100 for filling them out are impersonating the likes of ASDA, Morrisons and Tesco. Here’s what they look like.