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Call on the government to safeguard us from scams
[COLOR=#FFFFFF !important]Fraud is now at record levels, with more than five million scams costing Brits a mind-boggling £9bn each year. And while there are sensible steps we can all take to protect ourselves, an unfair burden has been placed on the public. We’re urging the government to take the lead and ensure companies safeguard us all from scams.
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Firms mustn’t be let off hook
4th May 2016
An overwhelming majority of people (85%) think companies must take an equal or greater responsibility in protecting us from online scams.
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Council tax refund scam
22nd April 2016
You’ve received a text or email from ‘HMRC’ telling you you’re due a tax refund. It may look legitimate, but chances are it’s a scam.
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Rising challenge of fraud
15th April 2016
Commander Chris Greany, police coordinator for economic crime, writes on what the police are doing about the rising challenge of fraud.
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Viv’s scam story
[COLOR=#333333 !important]“I was the victim of a scammer, where they phone and say they’re from your bank. I was suspicious and refused to give the info requested, so they suggested I phone the number on the back of my card. I did this and got put through to the same person I’d been speaking to. Problem was, the call hadn’t been ended at their end so when I phoned the number on my card, I was still connected to them.”[/COLOR]
Five tips to spot a scam
1. Contacted out of the blue? If you’re not convinced by a caller’s identity, hang up.
2. Too good to be true? Scams often promise high returns for little financial commitment.
3. Asked to share personal details? Never share your details with someone you don’t know.
4. Pressured to respond quickly? Scammers will try to rush your decision – don’t proceed unless you’re absolutely certain your money will be safe.
5. Spelling mistakes? Scammers can use bad grammar and spelling to ensure only the most vulnerable respond to their messages.
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Read more tips on how to spot a scam. And if you’ve spied one, see how to report scams.
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Take our scams quiz
Companies must do more to safeguard us from scams
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Visit our scams roadshow
Our scams roadshow is travelling the country providing free advice on how to safeguard yourself from scams.
Share your stories and speak to experts at the following locations:
We hope to see you in person!
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Read how to protect yourself from online scams
Sign to force action on scams
Call on the government to safeguard us from scams
[COLOR=#FFFFFF !important]Fraud is now at record levels, with more than five million scams costing Brits a mind-boggling £9bn each year. And while there are sensible steps we can all take to protect ourselves, an unfair burden has been placed on the public. We’re urging the government to take the lead and ensure companies safeguard us all from scams.
More[/COLOR]
Firms mustn’t be let off hook
4th May 2016
An overwhelming majority of people (85%) think companies must take an equal or greater responsibility in protecting us from online scams.
Read More
Council tax refund scam
22nd April 2016
You’ve received a text or email from ‘HMRC’ telling you you’re due a tax refund. It may look legitimate, but chances are it’s a scam.
Read More
Rising challenge of fraud
15th April 2016
Commander Chris Greany, police coordinator for economic crime, writes on what the police are doing about the rising challenge of fraud.
Read More
Viv’s scam story
[COLOR=#333333 !important]“I was the victim of a scammer, where they phone and say they’re from your bank. I was suspicious and refused to give the info requested, so they suggested I phone the number on the back of my card. I did this and got put through to the same person I’d been speaking to. Problem was, the call hadn’t been ended at their end so when I phoned the number on my card, I was still connected to them.”[/COLOR]
Five tips to spot a scam
1. Contacted out of the blue? If you’re not convinced by a caller’s identity, hang up.
2. Too good to be true? Scams often promise high returns for little financial commitment.
3. Asked to share personal details? Never share your details with someone you don’t know.
4. Pressured to respond quickly? Scammers will try to rush your decision – don’t proceed unless you’re absolutely certain your money will be safe.
5. Spelling mistakes? Scammers can use bad grammar and spelling to ensure only the most vulnerable respond to their messages.
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Read more tips on how to spot a scam. And if you’ve spied one, see how to report scams.
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Take our scams quiz
Companies must do more to safeguard us from scams
189
[COLOR=#333333 !important]DaveDixon says:[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]I fully agree[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]Dave Dixon says:[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]I was scammed by someone many times in the same 24 hours but the amounts were all for exactly the same amount so the bank did not notice the scam nor did I so did not inform me and as I had not had any statement for the previous 3 weeks, I did not see them nyself. This variation means that a large amount could be taken before anything shows up to me or the bank. If this is the new trend, we all must be extra vigilant![/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]Paul Brown says:[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]We are repeated told crime is falling,obviously it is not.I was the victim of fraud,I informed the police,I gave them the offenders name,address,vehicle registration number,the evidence everything but their shoe size.I was told to report the fraud to action fraud and that was the last I heard.If a crime is not recorded not investigated then not only is crime increasing but will continue to increase.I also had evidence of companies being the subject of fraud by the same person,when I contacted the said companies they didn't want to know,all the companies do is increase the price of their product and we all pay more.What I have learned is that if I was dishonest I know just how easy it is to commit a very well paid crime and never get punished.[/COLOR]
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Visit our scams roadshow
Our scams roadshow is travelling the country providing free advice on how to safeguard yourself from scams.
Share your stories and speak to experts at the following locations:
- Friday 13 May – Bluewater Shopping Centre, Kent
- Friday 20 May – St Davids Centre, Cardiff
- Friday 3 June – Nottingham Victoria Centre, Nottingham
- Friday 17 June – White Rose Shopping Centre, Leeds
- Friday 8 July – Buchanan Galleries, Glasgow
We hope to see you in person!
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