The NFIB has identified a fraudulent trend whereby fraudsters are posing as council officials or professionals and attempting to convince the victim that thet are due a tax rebate.
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The NFIB has received information regarding fraudsters who are using fake company/business names, or dormant company names, when considering committing certain types of fraud.
The NFIB has identified a method a method utilised by fraudsters to attract potential victims into various investment fraud schemes by using Seminars to gather personal information and then target victims with fraudulent investment opportunities.
The NFIB has identified a fraudulent trend whereby fraudsters are posing as council officials or professional within the health and fire safety industry, citing the Grenfell Tower fire, claiming to offer services or goods that do not exist.
The NFIB has identified a number of reports made by the public surrounding an online ticket vendor called ‘goticketsuk.com’.
National Fraud Intelligence Bureau’s Monthly Fraud Threat Update for May 2017
Fraudulent insurance providers are advertising on social media.
The NFIB has been made aware of tickets for the One Love Manchester Concert, on Sunday 4th June 2017, are reportedly being fraudulently offered for sale on the internet and social media
Action Fraud has received the first reports of Tech-Support scammers claiming to be from Microsoft taking advantage of the global WannaCry ransomware attack. Please see the attached alert for more information.
With the upcoming “Wedding Season”, and for those individuals who are considering making plans for next year and beyond, you should be aware of the potential risks of fraud involved.
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