Tag: fraud
New £300 winter fuel payment triggers wave of scam texts – ‘contact bank immediately’
It’s vital that pensioners are aware of the signs to avoid falling victim to fraudsters. …
DWP alert as Brits going on holiday could have payments paused
There are certain steps benefit claimants must take before leaving the country. …
Motability car customers urged not to answer if phone call asks for these details
The Motability Scheme allows people who receive certain disability benefits to allocate some or all of their benefit in order to lease a new car …
Barclays issues ‘red flag’ message to all customers over ‘losing money’
Barclays has issued a warning to all customers as scams continue to rise, with the bank sharing a ‘red flag’ warning on Facebook. …
DWP issues urgent warning to Brits to ‘beware’ of new energy bill text scam
The DWP has shared new guidance on what to do if you come across the scam text. …
Alert over new ‘fake HMRC service’ to ‘unlock hidden rebate’
Fake emails, calls and even social media posts could all be looking to empty your wallet under the guise of tax rebate this summer. …
Martin Lewis issues urgent plea over scam video ‘stealing your money’
The video showed ‘Martin’ advertising a new WhatsApp group ‘he’ was launching where he would share “three stock ideas each day, along with the latest market insights”. …
UK summer ticket scams could soar to £100m with proposed resale price caps, experts warn
A summer of unforgettable events could be overshadowed by a staggering £100 million ticket scam risk, experts warn. …
Monzo’s little-known feature tells customers when to ‘hang up right away’
Monzo has a little-known feature which aims to protect you and your money …
Benefit fraudster loses £36 from Universal Credit payments after pocketing £53,000
The judge admitted she’s ‘not the sort of person I usually see in the dock’ …
