Scams

Tricksters falsely warn that your TV licence is about to expire or there was a problem with payments. But the links in the email lead to websites designed to steal your personal information.  Action Fraud has received more than 6,000 reports of the scam in just two weeks.  A TV Licensing spokesman says: ‘We encourage […]

A potential victim who dials 159 will be automatically connected to their bank’s fraud prevention service. Anyone who receives a call or message from somebody claiming to be from a trusted organisation and who suggests money should be transferred is being urged to hang up and call 159. The banking trade body, UK Finance, has

Whilst not aimed specifically at businesses, an awareness of these scams could help you to prevent falling victim for a scam or help prevent becoming a victim of scams themselves: Remember these golden rules to help you prevent fraud and beat the scammers: There are no guaranteed get-rich-quick schemes. Don’t agree to offers or deals

Social Media Holiday deals that pop up on your social media feed, (Facebook, Instagram or TikTok), are worth double checking as they may be fake. Links and attachments promising bargain trips sometimes lead to malicious websites or viruses that are then downloaded to your device, stealing your bank account details or personal information. You might