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1. www.ageuk.org.uk › scams-fraud › postal-scamsPostal scams - Scam letters | Scams and fraud - Age UK

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   Find out more about scams and fraud from the Met Police. We're here to help. We offer support through our free advice line on 0800 678 1602. Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year. We also have specialist advisers at over 120 local Age UKs. About the Age UK Advice Line Find your local Age UK.

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2. www.citizensadvice.org.uk › consumer › templateConsumer template letters - Citizens Advice

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   Letter to complain about the poor standard of a service. Letter to complain about a delay to a service. Letter to complain about a phone, TV or internet bill. Letter to 'make time of the essence': services. Letter to claim damages for misrepresented goods or services. Letter to cancel a contract that's been breached.

3. www.churchill-knight.co.uk › blog › 2023Be aware of fake letters from scammers posing as HMRC ...

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   Oct 31, 2023 · In the letter itself, the people behind it were trying to trick the company director into paying £48.00 to “Confirm Your Company Details & Activate Secure Vault”. Most, but not all, of the scam letters we have seen require the recipient to visit a website to make payment and seek further information.

4. www.citizensadvice.org.uk › consumer › scamsReport a scam - Citizens Advice

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   • Protect Yourself from Further Risks
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   Before you report a scam, there are steps you can take to protect yourself from things getting worse. Check what to do if you've been scammed.

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   You can either report a scam by: 1. using our online form 2. contacting our consumer helpline If you need help you can tell us when you fill in the form, or when you call.

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   Once we've got all the information we need, we'll pass this to Trading Standards. We don't investigate scams ourselves. Trading Standards gathers information about scams so they can take legal action against scammers.

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   You should also report scams to other organisations. This increases the chance of scammers being caught and stopped. You should report all types of scams to Action Fraud, the UK's national reporting centre for fraud. Action Fraud can get the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau to investigate scams. They'll also give you a crime reference number, whi...

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5. www.citizensadvice.org.uk › consumer › scamsCheck if something might be a scam - Citizens Advice

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   Recognising a scam. It might be a scam if: it seems too good to be true – for example, a holiday that’s much cheaper than you’d expect. someone you don’t know contacts you unexpectedly. you suspect you’re not dealing with a real company – for example, if there’s no postal address. you’ve been asked to transfer money quickly.

6. www.gov.uk › guidance › reporting-scams-pretendingReporting scams pretending to be from Companies House - GOV.UK

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   Dec 23, 2020 · This is a phishing scam impersonating Companies House. 25 January 2024. Added scam letter about a 'payment code'. 23 November 2023. Scam email pretending to be about online identification. 27 ...

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   Did a scam letter trick a company director into paying £48?

   • In the letter itself, the people behind it were trying to trick the company director into paying £48.00 to “Confirm Your Company Details & Activate Secure Vault”. Most, but not all, of the scam letters we have seen require the recipient to visit a website to make payment and seek further information.

   Be aware of fake letters from scammers posing as HMRC, Companies H…

   www.churchill-knight.co.uk/blog/2023/10/be-aware-of-fake-letters-from-scammers-posing-as-hmrc-companies-house-and-other-government-departments/

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   How do I know if a solicitor is a scam?

   • Solicitors Regulation Authority: If you get a letter from a solicitor, and aren't sure if it's genuine, they can tell you if the solicitor's firm is registered and check a list of reported scams on their website. Action Fraud: If you'd like more information about scams, or would like to report a scam, contact Action Fraud.

   Postal scams - Scam letters | Scams and fraud - Age UK

   www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/scams-fraud/postal-scams/

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   Is there a scam letter from Companies House prosecuting solicitors?

   • We’re aware of a scam letter that appears to be from Companies House prosecuting solicitors. It asks for payment into a bank account to clear an outstanding invoice for ‘prior penalty negotiations’. We do not issue these letters. If you receive a suspicious letter, contact us immediately on 0303 1234 500.

   Reporting scams pretending to be from Companies House

   www.gov.uk/guidance/reporting-scams-pretending-to-be-from-companies-house

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   How do I report a bank scam?

   • You should report all types of scams to Action Fraud, the UK's national reporting centre for fraud. Action Fraud can get the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau to investigate scams. They'll also give you a crime reference number, which can be helpful if you need to tell your bank you've been scammed.

   Report a scam - Citizens Advice

   www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/scams/reporting-a-scam/

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   How do I report a scam AD?

   • Calls are free from mobiles and landlines. You should report an online scam advert to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). You might also be able to report an advert when you see it. For example, Google, Facebook and Instagram let you tell them about scam ads. If you've done this, you can still then report them to the ASA.

   Report a scam - Citizens Advice

   www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/scams/reporting-a-scam/

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   Are company directors being targeted by scammers posing as HMRC?

   • Limited company directors (including contractors and freelancers with a personal service company) are being targeted by scammers posing as HMRC, Companies House and other government departments.

   Be aware of fake letters from scammers posing as HMRC, Companies H…

   www.churchill-knight.co.uk/blog/2023/10/be-aware-of-fake-letters-from-scammers-posing-as-hmrc-companies-house-and-other-government-departments/

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8. www.citizensadvice.org.uk.cach3.com › consumerCheck if something might be a scam - Citizens Advice - cach3.com

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   Recognising a scam. It might be a scam if: it seems too good to be true – for example, a holiday that’s much cheaper than you’d expect. someone you don’t know contacts you unexpectedly. you suspect you’re not dealing with a real company – for example, if there’s no postal address. you’ve been asked to transfer money quickly.