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Black Friday warning after bargain hunter loses £7,000

Last year shoppers lost millions over the period

Liverpool Echo

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.

Edinburgh 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.

Glasgow Live

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Tesco and Sainsbury's scam warning as fraudsters promise £1,000 vouchers

The scam emails ask recipients to click on a link to enter a fake draw for a £1,000 voucher - but shoppers have been told to ignore the messages.

Daily Record

Black Friday scam signs to recognise as shoppers lose £15million to criminals

Bargain hunters are being warned to spot telltale signs in the lead up to Christmas.

Daily Record

Black Friday scam warning as shoppers lose £15million - signs to look out for

Brits across the country will be rushing to bag themselves a bargain this Black Friday - but they should remain cautious, as the sales are likely to attract scams worth thousands

Daily Mirror

GCHQ's advice on avoiding online shopping scams ahead of Christmas

£15.3m was lost to scammers by online shoppers in Britain in the festive period last year, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself

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Bargain hunters warned of £15 million worth of fraud ahead of Black Friday

Shoppers aged 19 to 25 are most at risk of being targeted

The Independent UK

Mum's rent application was by 'phoney landlord' to scam victims in elaborate fraud

Karen Howell-Ball, 50, has been left feeling 'mentally drained' after claiming to be the victim of an elaborate fraud carried out online after trying to find a new home for her family

Daily Mirror

Mum desperate for new home 'scammed' by fake landlord who set up bank account in her name

'We were really desperate to move because we are suffering hate crime, we even offered £50 extra on the rent'

Manchester Evening News

Warning over fake email scam telling people they have won £1,000 Tesco, Sainsbury’s or Morrisons vouchers

Action Fraud UK has received almost 300 reports of the scam

Manchester Evening News

Police failing to deal with rising fraud ‘epidemic’, report finds

Just 2 per cent of police funding is used to target fraud, which makes up 40 per cent of crimes

The Independent UK

UK justice system ‘ill-equipped’ for rise in fraud, say MPs

Justice select committee calls Action Fraud ‘unfit for purpose’ as number of victims rises 25% in two years

The Guardian - UK

Urgent warning to all Amazon customers over dangerous fake text message scam

People have been warned of malicious text messages pretending to be from retailer Amazon asking customers to log into their accounts, allowing scammers to access their details

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Nottinghamshire Police warning over text messages offering energy bill support

Fraudulent messages should be reported to Action Fraud by forwarding the text to 7726

Evening Standard

‘Hi mum’ scam that tricks parents into handing over money on WhatsApp

Scammers are impersonating children and targeting parents to send them cash

The Independent UK

Public warned of scam texts about energy bill support scheme

“It is alarming that vulnerable customers are being preyed upon in this way when people are already struggling so much,” said an Ofgem spokesperson

Wales Online

Scam energy texts warning as fraudsters attempt to cash in on cost of living crisis

Anyone receiving one of the scam texts is asked to forward it to 7726

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Edinburgh Live

Ofgem energy bills rebate scam: How to identify it and protect yourself

An energy text scam is making the round encouraging people to apply for the £400 energy discount scheme. There are some key features to look out for to make sure you don't fall victim.

Wales Online

Warning over energy rebate scam texts ahead of payments this autumn and winter

Most households will be receiving a government rebate over the coming month

Daily Record

Parents warned as 'Hi mum' WhatsApp scam now spreading to text messages

Action Fraud warned that between February and June 2022 it had received 1,235 reports of criminals posing on WhatsApp as loved ones.

Liverpool Echo

Warning to anyone who opens their door to strangers as door-to-door scams on rise

The elderly are often targeted by doorstep scammers

Daily Mirror

Parents warned that notorious 'Hi mum' WhatsApp scam now spreading to text messages

Earlier this year, Action Fraud warned that between February and June 2022 it had received 1,235 reports of criminals posing on WhatsApp as loved ones in need as they preyed on caring parents

Financial Times

The lawless world of crypto scams

Fraudsters took advantage of the hype during the pandemic to prey on individuals — exposing a gaping hole in consumer protections

Chronicle Live

Parents warned of 'hi mum' WhatsApp scam as it spreads to text messages

The fraudulent messages target mums and dads, with scammers pretending to be their children and asking them to send money in emergency situations

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