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1. www.consumerreports.org › medical-treatmentsThe Trouble With Stem Cell Therapy - Consumer Reports

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   Jan 11, 2018 · As the stem cell therapy industry booms, critics worry that treatments are often ineffective and sometimes dangerous. Consumer Reports shows you how to protect yourself.

2. www.consumerreports.org › consumer-protection › scamScam Alert: Don't Be Duped By Fraudsters - Consumer Reports

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   Sep 21, 2016 · In the tech support scam, you get a call from someone claiming to be a tech support specialist from Microsoft or some other well-known company, saying that viruses or malware have been detected...

3. 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.

4. www.which.co.uk › news › articleTop 10 scam calls plaguing the UK - Which? News

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   Jul 24, 2024 · Reported numbers are uploaded to its website and users can search and see details of the scam number, and leave comments about the nature of the calls coming from it. From 1 February to 30 June 2024, the top 10 scam calls searched on the Who Called Me platform were: 1. Phone contract scam. 3,419,100. 2.

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

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   • Recognising A Scam
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   It might be a scam if: 1. it seems too good to be true – for example, a holiday that’s much cheaper than you’d expect 2. someone you don’t know contacts you unexpectedly 3. you suspect you’re not dealing with a real company – for example, if there’s no postal address 4. you’ve been asked to transfer money quickly 5. you've been asked to pay in an u...

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   If you’ve given away money or information because of a scam, there are things you should do. Check what to do if you’ve been scammed. If you haven’t been scammed but you’ve seen something you think is a scam, you should report it. Find out how to report a scam. If you think someone is calling to trick you into giving them money or your personal det...

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   To find out about scams across the country, you can sign up to the Trading Standards email alerton their website. Trading Standards can investigate and take court action against scammers. If you want to know about scams in your local area, sign up for email alertson Action Fraud's website. You can also find out about common financial scamson the Fi...

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6. www.fca.org.uk › consumers › report-scamReport a scam | FCA - Financial Conduct Authority

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   Apr 10, 2024 · Beware of scammers pretending to be from the FCA. We’d never ask you to transfer money to us and we’d never ask for your bank account PINs and passwords. Find out how to spot fake FCA communications, the tactics scammers use and methods of contact. Anyone can be the target of a scam.

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   What is a who called me scam?

   • Who Called Me collects reports of suspicious numbers. Reported numbers are uploaded to its website and users can search and see details of the scam number, and leave comments about the nature of the calls coming from it. From 1 February to 30 June 2024, the top 10 scam calls searched on the Who Called Me platform were: 1. Phone contract scam 2.

   Top 10 scam calls plaguing the UK - Which? News

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   Who can be a target of a scam?

   • Anyone can be the target of a scam. Sometimes, it can be hard to tell the difference between a con and a genuine offer. If you’re contacted about: Or if you're suspicious about an investment you’ve seen online, or a financial service you’ve paid for, please report it to us. We look into every report we receive, and it could help protect others.

   Report a scam | FCA - Financial Conduct Authority

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   What if I've been a scammer?

   • We look into every report we receive, and it could help protect others. If you’ve given scammers any of your personal information, or you’ve made a payment, tell your bank immediately using the contact details on the Financial Services Register. We can only look into scams that involve financial services we regulate.

   Report a scam | FCA - Financial Conduct Authority

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   Are text scams overtaking phone call scams?

   • Text scams, or “ smishing,” are overtaking phone call scams as criminals’ digital tool of choice, and now account for 22 percent of all fraud reports to the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Network, which shares scam info with law enforcement agencies.

   Scam & Fraud Protection Guide | Consumer Reports

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   Is technology a scam?

   • Technology offers so many convenient ways to keep in touch with friends and family, and manage our daily lives: cell phone calls, emails, texts, social media, and beyond. But it also allows would-be scammers to contact us on these platforms relentlessly—and try to get hold of our money, personal information, and identities.

   Scam & Fraud Protection Guide | Consumer Reports

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   How do I report a HMRC scam?

   • If you’ve been contacted about one of these scams: contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via the website. If you live in Scotland, you should report to Police Scotland by calling 101, or contact Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000 If you get a suspicious email, text or phone call claiming to be from HMRC, find out how to report it.

   Report a scam | FCA - Financial Conduct Authority

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

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   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.