Scammers are exploiting fears over coronavirus to target consumers. Follow these tips to avoid being scammed. There’s been a worrying increase in the number of scams since the coronavirus (Covid-19) epidemic. The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has received over 2,000 reports of coronavirus-related fraud in the first 3 months of the outbreak, with victims being … Continue reading “Coronavirus scams – how to spot and avoid them”
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Seven signs you’re being scammed
Most of us have likely experienced a scam at some point, from a badly spelled letter from ‘HMRC’ saying you have a refund you need to collect, to a Nigerian Prince emailing you to let you know you’ve inherited millions of pounds. They come at you in all sorts of ways, including texts, letters, or … Continue reading “Seven signs you’re being scammed”