Alert: Fake puppies and kittens for sale online
Action Fraud has received a rise in the reporting of pets, and in particular puppies and kittens, being advertised for sale via popular online auction websites.
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Wine investment fraud – don’t let your investment go sour
A new trend is targeting members of the public who are seeking to sell their wine investment. Fraudsters agree to purchase the victims wine, but instead transfer the stock into their own account without paying the victim. The fraudulently obtained wine is then believed to be sold on to other, unsuspecting victims.
Latest scams to watch out for
Action Fraud is highlighting the latest scams based on reports from the public assessed and analysed by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB).
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National Hajj fraud campaign launches
The City of London Police is this week teaming up with police forces across England, Wales and Scotland to raise awareness and encourage reporting of Hajj fraud.
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Cape Verde pension scams
Action Fraud is warning people of a pension scam whereby cold callers continue to target members of the public aged 50 to 60 years old to release and transfer their pension early.
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Avoid being scammed when using an ATM machine
Action Fraud is reminding consumers of the importance of protecting themselves at a cash machine, following a number of reports of suspicious incidents.
Alert: Fake debt collection and council tax emails
Action Fraud has received a surge in calls and reports from concerned members of the public who have received debt collection and council tax scam emails.
Travellers conned out of £11.5 million last year
The City of London Police has joined forces with Get Safe Online and ABTA to warn you about the dangers posed by holiday booking fraud.
Alert: Watch out for fake HMRC and PayPal emails
Action Fraud has received hundreds of reports from the public that have been sent fake emails from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and PayPal.
Action Fraud warns the public after fraudsters reveal tricks of the trade
A convicted fraudster has revealed to the City of London Police’s Proactive Intelligence Team how criminal gangs are recruiting unsuspecting members of the public as Money Mules as way to launder the proceeds of crime.