Scams

Only Fools And Horses star Sue Holderness has shared advice on how to protect yourself from scammers after revealing she was conned out of hundreds of pounds.

https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/leisure/national/23358651.fools-horses-star-warns-falling-online-scams/?ref=twtrec

Police have urged people living in Shropshire to be 'scam smart' as almost 900 people were victims of investment fraud last year.

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/crime/2023/02/26/police-urge-people-to-stay-vigilant-as-hundreds-fall-foul-of-investment-fraud-in-shropshire/

The situation created by the cost of living crisis is creating plenty of opportunities for fraudsters to trick people with purchase scams, according to the internet safety website Get Safe Online.

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/national/uk-today/23347832.fraud-warning-issued-shoppers-due-increase-fake-websites/

Scammers have tried to target UK households through fraudulent emails saying they are eligible for a discount under the Energy Bills Support Scheme.

https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2023/02/24/government-criticises-disgusting-scam-energy-bills-support-emails/

Rules are set to be tightened to help reimburse victims of fraudsters exploiting parents’ instinct to help their offspring

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/feb/20/cruel-scam-of-mum-and-dad-sparks-a-regulatory-crackdown

A new scam email claiming to be from HMRC and offering a fake ‘tax refund’ has been detected.

https://twitter.com/HMRCgovuk/status/1627670385423417344

O2 customers have been urged to be aware of scam calls and text messages from fraudsters attempting to steal personal details.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/o2-customers-warned-about-scam-phone-call-and-text-that-could-drain-your-bank-account/ar-AA1783js

As the UK continues to grapple with its cost-of-living crisis, scammers are taking advantage of people’s increased financial vulnerability.

https://www.forbes.com/uk/advisor/personal-finance/2023/01/25/five-scams-beware-2022/

A NORTHWICH man who falsely claimed he would carry out building work and requested money for materials conned people out of more than £2,500 in total.

https://uk.news.yahoo.com/man-claiming-carry-building-conned-060000474.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=tw&tsrc=twtr

Ahead of a major ruling of the Supreme Court next month, Cat MacLean takes a look at the jurisprudence of online fraud. 

https://www.scottishlegal.com/articles/cat-maclean-where-next-for-online-fraud-claims-part-two