How to spot fundraising fraudsters exploiting the festive season, plus advice on donating safely
https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/four-common-charity-scams-and-how-to-avoid-them-akSDe7q9Bk29
Scams of any type.
Post scams of any type. If it is not from personal experience, check its veracity if you can; Snopes.com is a good reference. I shall be posting IT scams as I become aware of them, and you of course, can do the same.
Open Loop 72
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I already have this under a different email address. Began to sign up and then saw the fee of £30, and realised it was a scam.
'We have seen an alarming rise in the number of queries we receive about fraudulent activity relating to properties. Recent news reports, including coverage on Rip Off Britain by the BBC, are highlighting how property fraud is skyrocketing. People are losing their homes without even knowing, leaving them devastated and with little recourse.
The HM Land Registry has launched a Property Alert Service, a proactive solution to protect your property and prevent you from falling victim to these scams. This service is currently the only way to stay on the safe side and ensure your property is safeguarded against fraud.
REGISTER NOW
How does it work?
Once you register, you will receive a unique login to the HM Land Registry portal where you can monitor up to 10 properties and receive notifications for any activity, allowing you to stay in control.
REGISTER NOW
This email was sent to all of our clients who have used our service before; if for any reason you believe this email was sent to you by mistake or you have other concerns, please call us on 0333 880 1108, and we will be able to confirm the service you used with us.
Online Land Registry
enquiries@onlinelandregistry.org.uk
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AI pensioner wastes scammers' time with 'rambling' chat
Much like several Scooploop members, Daisy can ramble along all day, but in her case, the rambling is beneficial. See her in action below.
https://news.virginmediao2.co.uk/o2-unveils-daisy-the-ai-granny-wasting-scammers-time/ -
https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/black-friday-deals-exposed-as-duds-aoK6u3j2suyu
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More than 50,000 copycat home delivery websites were reported and criminals are retargeting victims with bank impersonation scams
https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/who-tops-the-list-of-home-delivery-scams-in-the-past-year-aWcog3V1HFVZ -
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1lGnq3mfpVhGX6PNRgfp2Vf/bbc-scam-safe-week-23rd-30th-november-2024
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Off Which (haven't tried it) - Deepfake
https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/quiz-could-you-spot-a-deepfake-a5Bk99o6oaPW
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Poor Martin - In trouble again - It's on the BBC website, so it must be true!😁
Click link, not image.
https://capitalaitechlab.pro/index.php?products=gbir_nine9&ad_id=120213863260880321&campaign_name=WF+1.53+%2F+UK+%2F+life+%2F+12.11&adset_name=Real+estate&ad_name=GB18&site_source_name=ig&placement=Others&FBpixel=1291849325138888&keyword=lewikUK&utm_medium=paid&utm_source=ig&utm_id=120213863260830321&utm_content=120213863260880321&utm_term=120213863260980321&utm_campaign=120213863260830321&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0BMABhZGlkAasV3y7RKsEBpr94rVy7Ov17FrNUYxahnR4kFV-lY2uspeNgCgE5bcUBygr78Y8OFTPiWA_aem_v9HFLi_pA3edWy7WTPRHvw -
£100,000s stolen in credit card frauds - Barclays and police not interested
Interesting video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvScj6oeIRo
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https://www.scooploop.com/thread/new-service-to-check-if-a-communication-is-a-scam
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Hurry now, get your winter fuel money before they give it to someone else!
Surprise, surprise, the offer expires today. Missing from the screenshot at the bottom is 'the UK Government. The writer is a bit confused.
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I've just received a scam text/call!
Answering a call from an unknown number can add your number to a list that is sold by scammers. So, by answering the call, you have just signed up for others, and It also provides a recording of your voice to be used by AI. Leave your answering machine/service to deal with it; scammers/salesmen do not leave a message. If you are worried that it could be a valid caller that has not left a message, then check with the service in the comment below.
https://www.scooploop.com/thread/i-recieved-a-scam-text#comment_516965 -
Another reason not to answer unknown callers
Another reason not to answer unknown callers is that your voice can be recorded in order to impersonate you using AI. See what it is capable of in this edition of BBC's Click programme: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0023m4d/click-clones-and-phones.
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I've not seen this before (Edited)
"07724 601011
Your car is on the way, Please Look For A Black Jaguar Xf Reg FT65 FHD Plate 1 Thanks for using AA Taxis, Click To Track http://d.dmbook.co/?x=1x3TcGSRrXXX"
But it's been reported to 7726
The XXX was not on the original link, but I didn't want to leave it active!
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https://www.scooploop.com/thread/a-message-taken-from-nextdoor
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https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/scam-alert-new-parking-fine-scam-text-aj5wx1j3trT1
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Copied from Next Door.......
Bromley Trading Standards has issued the following warning:
Impersonation fraud warning
Bromley Trading Standards is warning residents to continue to be vigilant against impersonation scams and advising everyone how to spot the signs.
Impersonation fraud happens when an individual is convinced to make a payment or give personal and financial details to someone claiming to be from a well-known organisation such as the Police, your bank or a service provider, or even someone you trust.
Scammers will typically make contact via a phone call, a text, an email, or on social media, appearing to be from a trusted organisation. They may falsely report that the target's bank account is at risk, for example, and instruct that the money be sent to a 'safe account'.
If impersonating a friend or family member, the scammer may also ask for urgent help to pay a debt, bill, or other fees. Criminals often invent reasons such as these to ask for money or trick victims into sending money elsewhere.
In attempting to reassure people, a common tactic of fraudsters is to advise the resident to call the organisation immediately on their actual number, e.g. from the back of their bank card. The scammer then stays on the line without the person realising so they think they are speaking to the real organisation, when in fact the scammer is still connected.
The advice is, if you are asked to send money urgently, always be suspicious, especially if you have been contacted unexpectedly. Remember, as with any scam, fraudsters want you to give them your money or personal and financial information.
More advice and information about impersonation fraud can be viewed on the Take Five – Stop Fraud website.
To protect yourself from impersonation scams, take note of the following:
• Stop and think before clicking on any links or replying to messages. Are these really genuine? Check directly with someone you can trust first.
• Your bank or the Police will never ask you to transfer money to a safe account.
• If you receive a suspicious call, HANG UP. Contact the real organisation on a trusted number – wait for some time before calling or use a different phone.
• Only give personal or financial information to those you have requested to contact you.
Report & Assistance
Visit the new Get Safe Online Self-Help Tool Centre on the Get Safe Online website
Contact your bank if you have given your financial details. Call 159 — Stop Scams UK
Contact Citizens Advice for help and advice on 0808 223 1133 or on the Citizens Advice website
Report to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or on the Action Fraud website
Forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk
Report suspicious text messages to your phone provider on 7726
Report a suspicious website via the National Cyber Security Centre website
You can also visit the scams page on the council website for more information
Learn more about impersonation fraud on the Take Five – Stop Fraud website -
https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/qr-codes-are-still-being-hijacked-to-set-subscription-traps-and-scams-alyxt1h5FrBD
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If you have a GMX email account, beware of the scam email alert asking you to accept their new terms.
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Amazon scam discussion in Anything
https://www.scooploop.com/thread/beware-of-amazon-scams#comment_498351
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Scooploop scammer (Edited)
This scammer is joining and being let in to loops (35) all over Scooploop. She is using different names. 2nd name in comment.
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This has just popped up on Nextdoor
BEWARE when you park in Tescos Rickmansworth i went yesterday and came back to a note attached to my car saying somebody had bumped my car it was a very polite message but i was suspicious as i could see no damage so I googled the phone number when i got home and its a HONG KONG phone number .This could be another scam.
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https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/facebook-account-hacking-warning-what-you-need-to-know-aclY93g3zrJB
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https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/3-ways-scammers-could-exploit-the-general-election-aYbOE2S6GLMj
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https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/scammers-steal-home-deposits-in-callous-conveyancing-scams-afGcO5t39f7o
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Just received a recorded message saying it was from Visa checking that I'd purchased train tickets costing £129 and if it was not me I should press 1.
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Beware of a Google Play Store scam. Scammers send a text or email pretending to be from Google, this has a link to update the Play Store. This will install malware on your phone. Google will never send such communications, as the Play Store updates in the background.
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Investment Fraud & a new Self Help Tool Centre
https://www.scooploop.com/thread/investment-fraud-and-a-new-self-help-tool-centre
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WhatsApp group chats are targeted by fraudsters
https://www.scooploop.com/thread/whatsapp-group-chats-are-targeted-by-fraudsters
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Take Five offers straight-forward and impartial advice to help everyone in the UK protect themselves against financial fraud.
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Yiewsley High Street incident
As a matter of urgency we wish to make you all aware of a scam that was brought to our attention recently.
This week an elderly female who has a disabled badge parked her car in Yiewsley High Street near to the GP surgery. A male approached the victim and told her that it was illegal to park on the single yellow line even with a disabled badge.
Later when she returned to her car, another male wearing what appeared like a black stab vest and a cap told her that she would get a fine for parking illegally. He made her tap her bank card on a portable machine and asked the victim for her card pin number.
Following this incident several fraudulent transactions were noticed in the victim’s bank account.
We would ask everyone to pay attention to anyone posing as enforcement officers in public and do not divulge your bank or personal information to anyone. These people are likely to act in groups. An enforcement officer in public should have identification and will not ask you to pay any fines on the spot.
Please report any suspicious activity to police and call someone you know if you are unsure.
If you need to reply regarding this message, tap on this email address: westdrayton@met.police.uk
Regards,
Jeff Jacob
PCSO
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My daughter just received this:
She only has one child and he's 9 months old.
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WhatsApp scam: More than 100 arrested in Spain for 'son in trouble' fraud
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68931214
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Who is Rémy, the Swiss genius who devised a method to reduce his electricity costs? (Edited)
Here we go again!
https://blog.nativediscount.com/smart-energy-inge-gbp?cep=Q0u_Xf2Iv47hQpopZdjitrFuSjEKgItcAfeRQfgr6EnljJ6vdvnNs3Hq4GNiYFz5ONRoFLL9Jok-tH47IuR33Bl3o27HBMpqOzivH7gp1OhSQxGJ9TKJmMq6PDux-ISJAp3pnQbNOv1Akez-NgBN5Sc4CBBcJvKSH-mYNHQXLaOLucl1xQATC-3jonW1nqHxUcWYneWQWR_RvFYj357j7Hke8vw156biSyvzM0nOT31_d06Ce0Jzm3ct00FAkeVAdo3cdkq_qQdGDHM3nhQoUx3541em0s3EnCyh8_0jsnrYDQeYTPvLDzF_ymNTRrBA86imuSyT6zzKXhsvAhAQHSEPZAVlBC1uyE-o7PNMnU4KeWaYaNv968b6kY1XQdL2S7393jw9F_53DjETWclatxiOn5-vn-rBipzfnE12EQjr6RKRQrmJ8LDptYitZ7Cmr47c_mw5MC1a5udihqAoWiewI2z-SHWTV6jksS73Bfxn3kDyD94n3wmhd1lzehuEocMP9T-dmO-s9_f44IMjjocBPFOoLR5CKw9r1OBJgOYKayDubI7qsAhVVc-ZfWJhRkXOHLlKLjVjvoX5sn36gbYGW4xQJu1hyzD5xOQ6cGcHhOsslHPodW1_WnFtv3dyKk9jWJBuTwk5wSD7zLFMMoH4lTMFJuAvFwFiobsyKUxhi0p9a08pkVQhphRoDNL8ZwwxxIkC9VW-NQo_TzbG-LjtXmMAI7gnbW2I4VHb4t9IhI6jsU99UoHo2FSIiZQ8eWJepNlxy365KxVwaGOsKU_pAVtqukWDPRAYTmLEFsohuMOZu2K6kdzi8cJRWZJhelDSEVXe4XLdJR5HUq4Y1Tsz_R1ZiV58W4fJt6HFKHvrQFYaMNBesBv-mFm7YA-Nzz4PUN5XaJwkpnaQv9pZiz6GOpTuUFqr0d6DtGpel38&lptoken=17d61448173f174b
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£6.7 million lost to Ticket Fraud in 2023
https://www.scooploop.com/thread/67-million-lost-to-ticket-fraud-in-2023
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Police bust global cyber gang accused of industrial-scale fraud (Edited)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68838977?xtor=ES-208-[71869_NEWS_NLB_ABC_WK16_THU_18_APR]-20240418-[bbcnews_globalcybergangfraud_newsuk]
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Cheshire romance fraud victim speaks out after losing £50k
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-68553769?xtor=ES-208-[71535_NEWS_NLB_ABC_WK15_TUES_9_APR]-20240409-[+bbcnews_cheshireromancefraudvictimspeakslosing%c2%a350k_newsmerseyside]
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Warning from Which about EE scams
https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/ee-scam-texts-fraudsters-target-customers-with-fake-competition-texts-abnBW7i17lCn
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Thames Valley Police - Stop Think fraud
Thames Valley Police have issued a new document relating to fraud.
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I received this SMS this morning
To me it looks as though I'm supposed to contact them to let them know that the one time passcode has not been requested by me.
That, of course will tell them the phone is active and open up two way communication.
Instead, I've screenshot it in my list, (hence you being able to see it and in case there is an extremely remote chance it is genuine) I then deleted the SMS from the list, so there is no indication that it has been read. -
Latest car-parking scam: don’t get caught off-guard (Edited)
Click link, ignore image.
https://bit.ly/3SLp6TO
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Beware celebrity scams (Edited)
I have seen two of these today. As with scam products, they are complete rubbish. Click link above photos.
https://bit.ly/42IAO65
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