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Whatsapp users are being warned about a scam which claims to be giving away free Heineken.
https://www.deeside.com/warning-over-whatapp-scam-that-claims-to-be-giving-away-free-heineken-for-fathers-day/
Action Fraud, which collects reports of fraud on behalf of the police, has issued a warning for people to beware of fake text messages claiming to be from Ofgem, the energy regulator, which offers bogus £400 rebates. But this is a scam and you should not reply to it.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2022/06/warning--watch-out-for-fake-text-messages-from-ofgem-offering-yo/
Over 40 million people have been targeted by fraudsters this year, figures from Citizens Advice have revealed.
https://news.stv.tv/scotland/scammers-using-cost-of-living-crisis-to-target-people-charities-warn
Cyber crime police in North Wales have warned about a B&Q Father’s Day competition scam that appears to be doing the rounds.
https://www.deeside.com/north-wales-police-cyber-crime-team-issue-warning-about-scam-bq-fathers-day-competition/
The UK's national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, Action Fraud, has issued a warning to consumers over fake text message scams which claim to be from energy regulator Ofgem offering a £400 discount on bills.
https://www.finance-monthly.com/2022/06/action-fraud-warns-of-energy-rebate-scam/
Pimfa has called for the Financial Conduct Authority to be given the power to direct Ofcom to act over potentially fraudulent online adverts.
https://www.ftadviser.com/regulation/2022/05/30/fca-should-be-able-to-direct-ofcom-on-scam-ads-says-pimfa/
Brits are being urged to keep an eye out for scams as the cost-of-living crisis continues to hit households hard up and down the country.
https://www.bicesteradvertiser.net/news/national/uk-today/20180459.cost-living-crisis-sparks-hmrc-holiday-scam-warnings---4-scams-look/?ref=twtrec
Energy companies have warned those using pre-payment electricity meters of doorstep scammers offering to top them up at a cut price fee.
https://news.stv.tv/scotland/trading-standards-scotland-warns-of-pre-paid-electric-meter-top-up-scam-as-energy-prices-increase
Householders are being warned about scam emails claiming to be from the energy regulator Ofgem. The emails state the recipient is due a rebate as part of a new Government scheme.
https://www.kentlive.news/news/uk-world-news/warning-over-scam-emails-claiming-7132261?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar
Warning as figures show record £101m worth of card and payment crime was blocked last year
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/may/15/scammers-exploit-cost-living-crisis-police-card-crime?CMP=share_btn_tw
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