Tag: fraud
4.7 million Brits issued urgent warning of ‘silent’ subscription scam ‘draining accounts’
Millions of Brits are unaware they’re still paying, new research by the National Trading Standards shows. …
Students issued ‘watch out’ alert ahead of January SLC payments
The Student Loans Company is reminding students to be vigilant ahead of the January maintenance loan payment window …
Lloyds Bank update as £436 sums disappear from bank accounts
Lloyds is now urging people to follow certain steps …
Brits warned that two mistakes could ‘drain bank account in seconds’
Especially around Christmas, it’s even more important to be cautious. …
HMRC issues ‘do not click’ warning after 4,800 scam reports ahead of key deadline
“Persuasive and threatening” scammers are impersonating HMRC over the phone and via email. …
FCA launches new tool for pension savers as 800,000 report losing money to scams
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a firm checker tool after around 800,000 people reported losing money to investment and pension scams in 12 months. …
Santander issues urgent £50,000 scam warning to shoppers
The bank has shared four red flags to watch out for. …
HMRC to pay Brits £1000s for snitching on friends and neighbours
HMRC hopes it will encourage more members of the public to come forward. …
DWP issues warning to all people with a National Insurance Number
The DWP has warned Brits they could be putting themselves at risk of fraud …
Urgent mortgage alert as £500 ‘promissory notes’ are ’empty promises’
Financial regulator issues urgent warning as worthless schemes target struggling mortgage borrowers …
