Scams

Nottinghamshire Police is aware of a link to a scam website using the name ‘Morrisons Super Market’ received through WhatsApp as a forwarded message.The WhatsApp scam has the following information: “Morrisons is giving away free groceries worth £250 to support the nation during Corona pandemic. Hurry up! Collect your FREE voucher.”

https://westbridgfordwire.com/morrisons-whatsapp-free-shopping-text-scam-could-let-fraudsters-into-your-bank-account/

South Yorkshire Police have urged the public to remain vigilant of the risks of rogue traders after a Sheffield pensioner was swindled out of £40,000.

https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/crime/sheffield-pensioner-scammed-out-ps40000-rogue-traders-2541760

Be aware that some criminals are exploiting coronavirus to trick people into sharing personal or financial information via phishing emails and cold calls.

https://www.nationwide.co.uk/products/other/landing-page/fight-fraud

Don’t let a scammer enjoy your retirement – find out how pension scams work, how to avoid them and what to do if you suspect a scam.

Fake emails contain link to a "convincing looking" website designed to steal logins and personal and financial information.

https://www.kentlive.news/news/uk-world-news/warning-over-fake-tesco-voucher-4049332?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

The National Crime Agency said it had arrested two people on suspicion of illegally selling tests.

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2020/04/14/pandemic-fraud-warning-as-two-arrested-over-false-covid-19-test-claims/

The scammers must be as addicted to coronanews as we are, because their scams sure are capitalizing. As President Obama's Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel famously said, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” In just the first nine days of April, the Federal Trade Commission reported $7 million lost to scams.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/how-do-life/202004/5-coronavirus-scams-can-fool-even-smart-people

Amidst the COVID-19 outbreak in the UK, many of us are concerned about what will happen next. But many scammers see it as an opportunity to profit. Which? Computing editor Kate Bevan explains how to protect yourself against coronavirus fraud.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGdPtynf_Lg&feature=youtu.be

Public urged to flag coronavirus related email scams as online security campaign launches - Tuesday, 21 April, 2020

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/covid19

Shopping and auction fraud involves fraudulent shopping scams that rely on the anonymity of the internet.

https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of-fraud/online-shopping-fraud