Tag: fraud
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 …
DWP warm home discount recipients issued urgent alert about new phone call
The warning comes as payments will start landing in people’s accounts from this month. …
Blue Badge parking spaces could used by state pensioners under rules
The Government said local councils have the “powers to mark out bays for specific purposes,” which could include dedicated parking spaces for pensioners …
TSB Bank warns of surge in ‘convincing’ scam costing victims £452
Shoppers are being warned about a spike in purchase fraud ahead of the Christmas shopping period. …
