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1. www.which.co.uk › news › article'A fake film reviewer job has lost me nearly £8k' - Which?

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   Nov 8, 2023 · Earlier this year I fell victim to a scam, losing £7,800. A fraudster posed as a representative of the cinema chain Cineworld and messaged me on WhatsApp to offer me work (which I now know was bogus) as a film reviewer.

2. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2020Scammers and “customer service” — another imposter scam

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   Aug 5, 2020 · Some scammers are creating fake customer service information for popular companies and paying for it to show up in your search results. When you contact them, they’ll offer to “resolve” the problem you may have — if you wire money to them or send gift cards.

3. www.msn.com › en-us › newsIs This Number a Scammer? Here's How to Check

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   800notes is a good US-based option. Type in the phone number in the "Search" box, and you'll get user reviews based on experiences with the number. YouMail is a more advanced option for US...

4. www.which.co.uk › news › articleThe 4 most convincing scams we’ve seen in 2023, so far - Which?

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   Jul 4, 2023 · Please send a balance of [£] within 48 hours to avoid a warrant being issued for your arrest or call [phone number]’. In other versions of the scam, the fake invoice states the victim’s PayPal account has been compromised and urges them to call a fake fraud hotline.

5. www.which.co.uk › news › article5 email scams to watch out for right now - Which? News

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   Mar 6, 2024 · You can report scam emails by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk. If you've fallen victim to a scam, call your bank immediately using the number on the back of your bank card and report it to Action Fraud or call the police on 101 if you’re in Scotland.

6. www.consumerreports.org › money › scams-fraudScam & Fraud Protection Guide - Consumer Reports

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   Jul 6, 2023 · Use the CR scam protection guide to avoid the reach of sophisticated scammers who target you by text, email, social media, QR codes, ATM cards, and more.

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   How do I report a scam email?

   • You can report scam emails by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk. If you've fallen victim to a scam, call your bank immediately using the number on the back of your bank card and report it to Action Fraud or call the police on 101 if you’re in Scotland.

   5 email scams to watch out for right now - Which? News

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   Is the FTC a scam?

   • Based on reports the FTC has gotten, sometimes the answer to that question is: no. Some scammers are creating fake customer service information for popular companies and paying for it to show up in your search results. When you contact them, they’ll offer to “resolve” the problem you may have — if you wire money to them or send gift cards.

   Scammers and “customer service” — another imposter scam

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   Are scam emails a scam?

   • Scam emails with malicious links or dodgy phone numbers continue to be one of the most prevalent methods used by criminals to con victims. With a quarter of people receiving suspicious emails every day, it’s becoming more difficult to separate genuine emails from those designed by fraudsters.

   5 email scams to watch out for right now - Which? News

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   What do I do if a text is a scam?

   • “If it’s about your bank account, call the bank directly or log in to your account online to investigate. Call your cable company’s customer service number directly.” (If you get confirmation that the text was a fake, forward it to 7726 to help your wireless carrier identify scammers. Then block the sender and delete the text.)

   Scam & Fraud Protection Guide | Consumer Reports

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   How much money did you lose from a Cineworld scam?

   • Earlier this year I fell victim to a scam, losing £7,800. A fraudster posed as a representative of the cinema chain Cineworld and messaged me on WhatsApp to offer me work (which I now know was bogus) as a film reviewer. At first I was paid small amounts.

   'A fake film reviewer job has lost me nearly £8k' - Which?

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   How do I check if a number is a scammer?

   • The best way to double-check that a number is a scammer is to type the number into your favorite search engine. This method is useful if your scam blocker catches a number, you accidentally hang up on someone, or you get a call that immediately hangs up on you.

   Is This Number a Scammer? Here's How to Check

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8. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2023Scammers impersonate well-known companies, recruit for fake ...

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   Aug 8, 2023 · Contact the company directly using a phone number you know to be legitimate — not one you got from the “recruiter.” Or go to the company’s website. If you can’t confirm the job is real, it could be a scam. The FTC has resources to help you spot job scams. If you spot a scam, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.