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1. www.which.co.uk › news › articleWhich? Money podcast: how to avoid so-called recovery scammers

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   May 24, 2024 · The number of scams doing the rounds is on the rise, meaning more of us are seeking help to get our money back. But as a result, so-called recovery scammers are finding ways to pose as a legitimate business claiming to offer help, only to scam us out of even more money.

2. www.which.co.uk › news › articleHow recovery scammers trick vulnerable victims - Which? News

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   Sep 11, 2023 · Recovery scams are rife on social media. We found suspected scammers on X (formerly known as Twitter) targeting scam victims who had messaged the fraud reporting agency Action Fraud. We also identified dodgy accounts reaching out to people who’d tweeted that they'd been scammed.

3. uk.trustpilot.com › review › accidentmanagementRoad To Recovery Reviews | Read Customer Service Reviews of ...

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   SCAM ALERT. Received a call from 01200409426 , agent was fishing for information regarding any accidents I had in the past 2 years. Luckily this did not apply to me but I kept the guy talking. I asked which company he works for and he gave me this name.

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5. forums.moneysavingexpert.com › discussion › 6165194Scam Alert - July 2020 - MoneySavingExpert Forum

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   Jul 5, 2020 · In my opinion this is a highly sophisticated online scam involving: Unfair Contracts and Unfair, Unclear and Misleading financial adverts/promotions/information, etc (in breach of FCA guidelines).

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

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   1. Fake appeals for help. The same fake appeal was spotted on UK and US pages. Silver alert!’ says a post on your local Facebook page. An elderly man with dementia has gone missing – you’re asked to keep an eye out for him and also share the post more widely.

7. guides.which.co.uk › protect-yourself-from-scamsRecovery and repeat scams - Which? Guides

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   Signs of a recovery scam. If you are cold-called, this should be enough to set alarm bells ringing. As with many other scams, the caller is likely to use high-pressure tactics and they will be vague about how they will actually recover your money. Recovery scams are also advertised on websites and social media platforms.

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   Are recovery scams rife on social media?

   • Recovery scams are rife on social media. We found suspected scammers on X (formerly known as Twitter) targeting scam victims who had messaged the fraud reporting agency Action Fraud. We also identified dodgy accounts reaching out to people who’d tweeted that they'd been scammed.

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   What if I've been a victim of a recovery scam?

   • If you’ve recently fallen victim to a scam, be on your guard against fraudsters contacting you claiming they can get your money back. Recovery scams, also known as 'recovery room' scams or recovery fraud, are a form of advance fee fraud, when a scammer asks you to make an upfront payment for a 'service' before disappearing with your money.

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   Do recovery scammers work on Facebook?

   • Recovery scammers also operate on Facebook, targeting groups apparently set up to identify scams and help victims. We looked into one group with more than 7,000 members, and found a host of users claiming they could help people get their money back. We investigated one user and found that they frequented scam support pages on Facebook.

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   What is a recovery room scam?

   • Known as ‘recovery room’ scams, or recovery fraud, these are often operated by the same people who carried out the original scam. You are asked to pay an upfront fee for their help, which never materialises, and you lose that money, too. If you are cold-called, this should be enough to set alarm bells ringing.

   Recovery and repeat scams - Which? Guides

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   What if I've Been Scammed?

   • If you’ve been scammed, it's vital to be on your guard against any calls, texts, emails and social media messages from people claiming they can get your money back. Fraud reports can only be shared between law enforcement agencies, so if someone contacts you out the blue claiming they can trace your losses, they’re almost certainly lying.

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   What should I do if I've Been Scammed?

   • If you’ve been scammed, call your bank straight away using the number on the back of your card. You should also report the scam to Action Fraud or call the police on 101 if you’re in Scotland. You can ask your bank to reimburse your losses. Many banks are signed up to a code designed to protect innocent victims of fraud.

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9. www.fca.org.uk › consumers › recovery-room-scamsRecovery room scams | FCA - Financial Conduct Authority

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   Oct 30, 2023 · People are being increasingly targeted by recovery room scams. This is where fraudsters approach investors who have been scammed or had failed investments, offering to help them get their money back for an upfront fee.