Category: Scams
Scam Phone Calls
We have all received phone call from people claiming that they are HMC or some other well known organisation. If you think you have received…
Which Scam Alert
Beware of fake Microsoft ‘spyware’ pop-ups on your computer Scammers are impersonating Microsoft in pop-ups warning your computer is infected with spyware. These pop-ups appear…
Which? Scam alert – HMRC
Beware of HMRC scammers. Can’t view the email properly? View it in your browser Beware of HMRC scammers As the tax credits deadline approaches,…
Scam Awareness week
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/our-work/our-campaigns/awareness-raising-campaigns/scams-awareness-campaign/advice-on-scams/ The link above will take you to the Citizens Advice website – please take the time to visit the site and read the…
Which? Scams report
Fraudsters stole £2,300 a minute from victims in 2022 UK Finance reports that victims lost a total of £1.2bn to scammers last year. The latest…
Which? Scam Alert
Watch out for fake B&Q product giveaways Fraudsters are impersonating B&Q in dodgy emails which promise free products in exchange for filling out a survey….
Barclays Bank – scam awareness
Dear Ward Member, We were asked to hold a Scams Awareness event at Barclays Bank today. Very successful was able to advise people of scams…
Which? Scams
Watch out for coronation scams Cybersecurity company Kaspersky and Hertfordshire Police have issued warnings about dodgy websites, phishing emails and cold callers to people buying…
Which? Scams April 2023
Dodgy sellers – Amazon ‘brushing’ scam If you’ve received a ‘Suzhichou’ branded scarf in the post, you’ve likely been targeted by a ‘brushing’ scam. Brushing…
Which? Scam alert
forewarned is forearmed – please read these if you want to be aware of the latest scams. PayPal ‘money request’ email scam Scammers are exploiting…
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