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Mar 7, 2024 · Capital One Gold Card Scam. In February 2022, a deceptive email scam was identified, promising a "$500 Capital One Gold Card" for completing a survey and/or subscription. Originating from a ...
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- Watch Out For Bogus British Gas Callers
- Boiler Scam
- Common Lies Distraction Burglars Use to Convince You to Let Them Into Your Home
- Black Friday! How to Shop Online Safely...
- Fakephone Scam
- Cashpoint Scam Update
- Number Plate Theft
- Contactless Card Fraud
- Distraction Burglars/ Bogus Callers in East Finchley
- Doorstep Charity Activity
According to a recent police report, uniforms belonging to British Gas have been stolen. Sof you are visited at your home address by someone claiming to be from British Gas without an appointment, do not let them in without checking with British Gas first on 0333 202 9802. Keep your door securely shut, and if you have a door chain put it on. Be awa...
A company that claims to service boilers have been ringing people, claiming that their boiler guarantee has run out, and are taking bank details to renew the guarantee. They call themselves The Boiler Company UK, but never service the boilers once they've taken the money. They hold a lot of personal information about people and seem to know when pe...
“I’m from the water board, there’s a leak down the road and I need to check your water supply” This is never true; the phrase “water board” is no longer used by legitimate callers. “I need to read your meter” Check with your utility company before you let them in. Keep your utility company numbers handy – from your bills. “We’re the police, we’ve c...
Software updates Make sure you’ve installed the latest software & app updates. Criminals use weaknesses in software to attack your devices and steal information, such as your payment details. Email accounts Use a strong, separate password for your email account. Criminals can use your email to access other online accounts, such as those you use for...
There have been recent reports of phone calls allegedly from the tax office telling people that they owe money.One gentleman was told he had not paid £2000 arrears and that there is a warrant for his arrest, or there is a law suit against him. The caller carries on, giving reference numbers, threatening to freeze his bank account. He was asked how ...
Keep an eye out for distraction thefts at cashpoints and parking meters - and please spread the word about these scams. Thieves are using various tactics to distract people by speaking to them (usually very loudly and with urgency) such as: 1. putting a newspaper in front of their face and taking the cash as it is dispensed by the machine. 2. telli...
If you have one of the following makes of car you are more likely to be targeted for a number plate theft. Criminals use them to swap between same make vehicles to try to prevent detection in case a witness gets a vehicle registration number. The vehicles most at risk are BMW, Audi & Mercedes especially black/dark ones. Halfords stores sell anti th...
According to Experian.co.uk, every card payment is fully traceable, right through to the recipient account, meaning if fraud is reported, the recipient is easily identifiable. It is theoretically possible that someone could use a registered terminal that is connected to a retail account, but it would be easy to track the thief down.
Three males are posing as BUILDERS/PLUMBERS/METER READERS. Only one will come to the door, gain entry and then allow the others in . DO NOT LET ANY STRANGER IN TO YOUR HOME, NO MATTER HOW CONVINCING THEY ARE. They are targeting the vulnerable IF YOU HAVE A VULNERABLE RELATIVE, FRIEND OR NEIGHBOUR PLEASE WARN THEM. We are also experiencing an increa...
We have been notified that there will be authorised charity door to door activity in the N2 Post code during 16-22nd April.They will be represented on badges by CAPLL Ltd and selling lottery tickets on behalf of the RSPCA. We would recommend treating any caller at the door that you do not personally know or expect with caution and not let them in y...
Mar 6, 2024 · 3. MetaMask email scam. A scam email impersonating MetaMask. Interest in an email supposedly from cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask also spiked in recent days, according to Google Trends data. The email, titled ‘Immediate Action Required: Suspension Alert', tells you that you need to ‘update your wallet’ to comply with ‘global regulations’.
- Check the signs of fake online shops. You can search for a company's details on GOV.UK. This will tell you if they're a registered company or not. If you’re buying something on a site you haven't used before, spend a few minutes checking it – start by finding its terms and conditions.
- Don’t click on or download anything you don’t trust. Don’t click on or download anything you don’t trust - for example, if you get an email from a company with a strange email address.
- Be careful about giving personal information away. Some scammers try to get your personal information – for example, the name of your primary school or your National Insurance number.
- Check if your details have been shared online. Sometimes your log-in details can be made publicly available when a website is hacked. This means that someone could use your details in a scam.
Mar 15, 2024 · BBB Scam Tracker has received several recent reports about scammers impersonating different businesses through email. One consumer shared, “Received an email on 1/3/2024 that “my Sirius XM ...
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