Beware of fraudsters who claim they recover money you’ve lost via Western Union
Victims who been defrauded and paid scammers by Western Union are being warned to watch out for fraud recovery fraud after a multimillion-dollar settlement in the US.
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Fraudsters offering fake Government grants
Individuals and businesses are being warned to watch out for cold calls from fraudsters who are offering victims the opportunity to apply for Government grants for an advance fee.
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Action Fraud launches 24/7 helpline to combat cyber attacks against businesses, charities and organisations
Action Fraud, the national fraud and cyber crime reporting centre, has launched a 24/7 live cyber-attack helpline.
It's the thought that counts: Buyers urged to think as Christmas shopping fraud reports rise
Online auction fraud accounted for 65% of reports, with victims reported losing over £16 million in total, 45% more than the year before
Fake RSPCA websites advertising premium rate numbers
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is warning the public about rogue websites advertising fake premium rate numbers for their cruelty line.
Cold calls from bogus bailiffs
There has been an increase in cold calls to the public from bogus bailiffs requesting payments for a “phantom” debt.
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Fake modelling jobs advertised online and through social media
Action Fraud have noticed that Fraudsters have been setting up fake adverts on social media (including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp) and job browsing websites to dupe people into believing they are recruiting for prospective models.
Timeshare fraud spike: losses of more than £90,000 in holiday season
Reports show that fraudsters are offering to sell victims a timeshare on a holiday property for an advance fee.
How Online Marketplace Fraudsters could be targeting jobseekers
Action Fraud has received intelligence which suggests that fraudsters are setting up fake job adverts online in order to lure in unsuspecting jobseekers.
Investment fraud victims report losing more than £59m to 'Binary Options'
- Total of 2,065 people have reported being a victim of Binary Options fraud to Action Fraud since 2012.
- Victims have reported to have lost almost £60 million.
- The average person loses £22,811.
Our reports show that Binary Options fraud appears to be a growing problem. In just the first half of 2017, 697 people reported to have lost over £18 million.