Dodgy merchants have been luring people in with impressive claims about CBD oil. Have you seen these online adverts? Here’s what to look out for.
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Scam watch: slippery CBD oil subscription sales
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How can you ensure you’re giving to genuine causes this Christmas?
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With the public giving to charities more generously in the festive season, the Fundraising Regulator has six tips to make sure your money goes to the right places.
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Self Assessment tax returns: scammers posing as HMRC
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With the deadline for self assessment tax filing approaching on 31 January 2021, HMRC has issued a scam warning. Here’s what you need to be wary of.
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How to stay cyber secure over Christmas
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The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), together with the Cabinet Office, Home Office and DCMS, has relaunched its Cyber Aware campaign to cover the festive period. Our guest explains how they’re helping keep consumers safe online.
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What’s the emotional impact of an online scam?
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The financial impact of online scams is easy to see, but we don’t talk enough about how else this type of fraud affects us. How do scams impact your behaviour online?
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Scam alert: COVID-19 vitamin pill cold calls
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Cold callers are taking advantage of people keen to stay healthy during the pandemic by offering cut-price vitamins and supplements. Here’s what to watch out for.
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Scam call warning: Amazon Prime ‘renewal’
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An automated scam call is impersonating Amazon Prime, telling victims their subscription will be ‘renewed’ for £39.99. Here’s what you need to watch out for.
Why rogue roofers are an ongoing concern
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Complaints about rogue cold-calling roofers to the Confederation of Roofing Contractors (CORC) remain high. Our guest explains how you can avoid falling victim.
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Scam watch: fake Microsoft ‘covid relief fund’ email
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A member of the public received an official-looking email purporting to be from Microsoft, but it’s a scam designed to steal bank details. Here’s how it works.
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Get involved in the Friends Against Scams ‘FASathon’ 2020
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The National Trading Standards Scams Team is today launching its ‘FASathon’ 2020. Our guest, Louise Baxter MBE, explains how you can get involved.
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Scam alert: fake Gymshark Facebook ads
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An advert appearing on Facebook doesn’t mean the retailer behind it is genuine. Here’s why it’s important to do your research before heading to the checkout.
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Monzo spoofing scam: how we helped a victim get their money back
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After an initial plodding response, Monzo refunded a fraud victim in full. Here’s how we helped, and why banks have a responsibility to protect your money.
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Beware scam Green Homes Grant social media adverts
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We first warned about Green Homes Grant scams in July, but fake adverts are continuing to appear. Our guest from Trading Standards Scotland explains what to watch out for.
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Scam warning: British Gas phishing email
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A phishing email purporting to be from British Gas is fraudulently promising customers a ‘refund’ of more than £400. Have you come across it?