Tag: fraud
Warning as mum who lost £280 on fake Cornwall holiday says ‘I suddenly died inside’
She asked for the scammer’s ID and a utility bill but still ended up as a victim of fraud. …
New DWP powers to ‘monitor bank accounts’ explained in full
The DWP will not have access to the bank accounts of benefit claimants under new fraud powers being introduced in the Department, an MP has confirmed …
Fraud experts send urgent warning against pension scams following budget announcement
Fraud experts are warning that pensions are becoming a major target for scammers after the recent Budget created more uncertainty about the savings pots. …
Brits lose millions as scams spike in festive season – here’s what you should look out for
As Natwest warns shoppers to be careful when making purchases online this Christmas – these are the top 12 scams to look out for …
DWP says one benefit is ‘safe’ from bank account checks
The Labour government will hand new powers to the DWP to help prevent benefits fraudsters. …
DWP to take money directly out of bank accounts after law change but pensioners ‘safe’
The DWP will be given new powers to take money out of people’s bank accounts following a law change – unless you’re a state pensioner. …
DWP warns fraudsters targeting people claiming Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits
The government department is concerned that benefit claimants are being conned into filling out application forms, providing personal financial information, via scam emails and websites. …
Brits warned to ‘take a step back’ as Lloyds Bank sees massive rise in one type of scam
This scam is catching people out and you don’t want to be next. …
Santander issues £4,500 alert to account holders after surge in problem
The average loss is put at £4,500 while the victims range across all income groups and ages with the conmen targeting people from 18 to 93. …
‘Outrageous‘ Labour move to slash compensation offered to fraud victim bank customers
Finance regulators and the government are understood to be drawing up proposals to reduce the maximum compensation available to fraud victims …
