There has been a surge in fraud and scam calls and text messages in the UK, often from unknown numbers, or with spoofed caller IDs that make them appear to be from legitimate businesses or government agencies
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Man Charged Over Covid-19 Vaccine Scam Text Messages
A man has been arrested and charged with sending out scam text messages related to the Covid-19 vaccine following an investigation by the Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU), a specialist police unit funded by the banking industry.
Ten Covid-19 Scams To Avoid
UK Finance has revealed ten Covid-19 and lockdown scams which criminals are using to target people to get them to part with their money.
Warning: Amazon Prime Renewal Phone Call Scam
Beware of the latest incarnation of this phishing scam, which targets Amazon Prime users.
Most Common Online Scams To Be Cautious Of
TalkTalk is arming consumers with information on the common online scams to be most cautious of.
Avoid This Amazon Scam
A researcher for security and tech comparison website, Comparitech.com, is warning of an Amazon scam and urges users to be vigilant about “unbelievable” deals they find on the popular shopping website.
One In Four Brits Have Fallen Victim To A Scam: Watch A Scammer In Action
New research from Santander UK reveals that one in four Brits, 13 million adults, have been the victim of a scam. Watch how easy it is for a scammer to gather personal details.
Avoid Online Shopping Fraud on Black Friday & Cyber Monday
As the popularity of Black Friday and Cyber Monday have grown, so has the level of online shopping fraud associated with these two big days of web retail. Our tips might help you prevent becoming a victim.
One In Ten Victim Of Cyber Attack In Last Year
One in ten people have been the victim of a cyber-attack on their credit or debit card in the last year, according to new research from comparethemarket.com.
Contactless Cards Can Be Used Months After Cancellation
When it comes to contactless card security, I’m generally pretty relaxed about the various concerns over fraud, including scare stories of scammers with scanners sneaking payments from unsuspecting travellers.