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O2 issues warning over phone call and text that could drain your bank account

The fraudsters try to lure you in by claiming you’re eligible for 30% or more off your bill before sending a text with a one-time passcode and asking you to read it back to them - but don't do this

Daily Mirror

Action Fraud warning over dating scams in the run-up to Valentine’s Day - what to look out for

Don’t let your heart rule your head, the experts warn, as they share how to spot a romance scam

Chronicle Live

Warning over fake weight loss supplement emails that aim to steal your information

Action Fraud says hundreds of people have reported suspicious links in weight loss emails

Chronicle Live

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Weight loss email scam - warning issued following 300 reports

The emails claim to offer a variety of products that can help with losing weight

Bristol Post

My £6,000 fraud case could be solved, but the police won't even try

Fraud victim's dismay as Action Fraud say they are no leads - despite one clear line of enquiry

Daily Mirror

Marks and Spencer shoppers issued warning over scam sites offering fake £100 voucher

Dodgy websites normally ask the shoppers to enter sensitive information in return for a prize, like a gift card, that doesn't actually exist - then they steal your personal details

Daily Mirror

Amazon, Royal Mail and Evri on how to spot and protect yourself from delivery scam texts

Amazon, Royal Mail, Evri (Hermes), DHL and DPD all have tips for spotting a dodgy text pretending to be from them

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Five Christmas scams to watch out for that could drain your bank account

Personal finance expert Brean Horne reveals how to avoid having your festive season ruined by a Christmas scam by looking out for these red flags online or on the phone

Daily Mirror

Warning to anyone waiting for a parcel after 400 reports of Royal Mail scam

You could see your bank account emptied before Christmas

Wales Online

Royal Mail scam warning issued after 400 reports to police

Action Fraud has issued an alert warning customers

Bristol Post

Scam Royal Mail missed delivery email warning after 400 reports to police

Action Fraud says the 'your parcel is on hold' emails are fake and link to a site that seeks to swindle the recipient out of their personal details

Chronicle Live

PSNI warning as older people targeted by scammers impersonating police officers

Nine reports of this type of scam occurring in Belfast were made between Tuesday and Wednesday this week

Belfast Live

Four con artists jailed after they scammed North East pensioners out of £200,000

Six victims from across the region were identified as fraudsters targeted them purporting to be police officers

Chronicle Live

Couple forced to sell home after mortgage 'ruined their retirement' plans

A retired couple say they ran into trouble with their Northern Rock mortgage when they discovered their homeloan was not what they thought, leading three MPs to step in

Daily Mirror

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Liverpool Echo

Cost of living scams that you need to know about and how to avoid them

Fraudsters are using the cost of living crisis to rinse people out of money

Manchester Evening News

Fraudsters are using the cost of living crisis to rinse people out of money - here are the scams everyone needs to know about

People could be out of pocket before Christmas if they fall for any of the scams

Bristol Post

DWP: Scam warning issued as next cost of living payments sent to residents

Action Fraud have provided some tips for staying safe and being 'cyber aware'

Evening Standard

Met Police to text fraud victims: What to do if you’re contacted and how to know if it’s legitimate

At one stage, almost 20 people every minute were being contacted by scammers hiding behind false identities using spoofing website iSpoof.cc.

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Glasgow Live

Urgent police text warning as people urged not to ignore message

The Metropolitan Police are sending out around 70,000 texts to people across the country in the coming days, with those in Scotland now being reassured that the texts are not fraudulent.

Daily Record

Why you shouldn't ignore this text message from police over the next 48 hours

People are being urged not to ignore the texts, as it will help the police to track down any scammers.

Edinburgh Live

Urgent police text warning as people told 'not to ignore' important message

The Metropolitan Police are sending out around 70,000 texts to people across the country in the coming days, with Scots being reassured the texts are not fraudulent.

Daily Mirror

Why you shouldn't ignore this text message over the next 48 hours as police issue warning

Households up and down the country are being urged not to ignore texts from the Metropolitan Police - even if you don't live in London - as it could help them crack down on scammers

Liverpool Echo

Black Friday warning after bargain hunter loses £7,000

Last year shoppers lost millions over the period

Edinburgh Live

Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's warning as customers scammed with £1000 vouchers

Action Fraud have also recently urged shoppers to bolster their cyber security heading into the festive season. They have warned that fraudsters may ramp up their scam efforts during a period of excitement.

Glasgow Live

Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons scam warning issued as £1,000 vouchers offered

Fraudsters tend to ramp up their efforts during the Christmas period, with shoppers also urged to bolster their cyber security as we edge closer to the festive season.

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