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2 days ago · Halifax told us it had identified red flags in this case, which it believes could have alerted you to the scam earlier, such as the account details being different to those you’d sent money to previously. Halifax said it provided a warning that asked you to call your solicitor to verify details.
1 day ago · Here are 5 simple steps that you should do next to help and prevent further fraud: Report the scam/fraud to your bank immediately. The number 159 is a centralised number to call specifically to report scams. If it involves your bank account, freeze any accounts or pending transactions. Report the scam as financial crime to the police.
2 days ago · This document provides an email address of 'acquisitions@lb2-pcc.com' and the telephone number '0203 488 3672'. We understand that another document has been sent to a member of the public advising them of the terms of the 'surety bond agreement' related to the release of funds and the telephone number of '0208 226 0176' is provided.
2 days ago · As some numbers provide a clue to the nature of the call, an expert has shared a simple way to avoid such criminal activities. 'Never answer these calls,' warns Jordan Parkes, a tech expert from 1 Click Marketing. He opened up on why numbers starting with 0945, 0843, 070 845, 076, 084, 087, 090, 091, and 118, can be a clear giveaway.
2 days ago · Scams often create a sense of urgency, and scammers utilize many resources to make them appear as believable as possible. Read on to find out the most common types of scams and what to look out for. 1 Phishing Scams. Phishing is a type of fraud designed to trick victims into divulging sensitive information such as login credentials, credit card ...
6 days ago · Agents took to Any Answers to ask whether the email was genuine. Genuine email sparks scam concerns. Readers questioned whether the request from HMRC was a scam after being asked to complete an online form in order to share which codes they’re currently using. However, the online form link as one reader put it, “takes you to a rather bland ...
4 days ago · Oct 13, 2024. (Credit: Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Users are falling victim to a sophisticated AI-based account takeover scam, which carefully impersonates Google staff over multiple ...
