Tag: scams
Nationwide warning as romance fraud method can make it ‘impossible’ to get money back
Victims could be exploited by who they think are loved ones …
Brits warned of ‘seemingly harmless’ WhatsApp message scamming people out of thousands
This fast-evolving scam is “more dangerous than any malware”, cybersecurity experts have said. …
Martin Lewis issues urgent message to Three Mobile customers
Martin Lewis issued the update to Three customers, as well as those on Smarty and iD Mobile. …
Martin Lewis urges every bank customer to dial 3-digit code
The money-saving expert is hoping to spread awareness of the number to try and reduce the number of people getting scammed. …
Britons warned of new ‘convincing’ Gmail scam tricking victims into account access
Gmail users are advised to take action to better protect their email accounts. …
Martin Lewis issues state pension warning with WASPI women under threat
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has joined forces with campaigners and charities to help combat a rise in online WASPI compensation scams. …
Lloyds Bank warns customers of cruel scam costing victims up to £1,700
More victims are likely to be targeted by this scam in the months to come. …
Barclays warns of rise in ‘devastating’ scam costing victims up to £19,000
One in 10 UK adults has been targeted by this scam or knows someone who has been targeted. …
Brits ’embarrassed’ after falling for a scam – but experts urge victims to speak up
A poll of 2,000 people who have been targeted by scammers found nearly half have had their money stolen over the last year – with the average person losing £481 …
Santander issues alert as three common scams steal £18million in three months
Scams are evolving at “breakneck speed”, the bank has warned. …
