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DWP warns fraudsters targeting people claiming Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits

Posted: October 7, 2024 at 10:22 pm   /   Business

The government department is concerned that benefit claimants are being conned into filling out application forms, providing personal financial information, via scam emails and websites. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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AI scam warning as fraudsters can ‘easily’ clone voices – how to protect yourself

Posted: December 28, 2023 at 9:22 pm   /   Business

EXCLUSIVE: Scammers can easily use information on social media to clone a person’s voice or to create fake profiles. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Scam warning as fraudsters target vulnerable people over Christmas season

Posted: December 12, 2023 at 9:22 am   /   Business

The festive season is sadly ‘rife’ with scammers trying to dupe people into handing over personal or banking details, experts have warned. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Don’t fall victim to fraudsters making fake loan offers, warns watchdog

Posted: August 8, 2023 at 10:22 pm   /   Business

The Financial Conduct Authority found that Loan fee fraud usually peaks in the summer months as people want help to fund their summer spending. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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eBay sellers and buyers cautioned to watch out for 5 ways fraudsters can steal your cash

Posted: June 11, 2023 at 10:22 pm   /   Business

Auctions, both online and traditional, are targeted by scammers trying to deceive people into parting with cash for items that either don’t exist or are not what they seemed. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Energy refund scam warning as fraudsters send emails pretending to be suppliers

Posted: September 4, 2022 at 10:22 pm   /   Business

SCAMMERS are sending phishing emails pretending to be from energy suppliers in a bid to get Britons to hand over personal details. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Cost of living scams: Don’t be caught out by ‘fraudsters’ – how to spot and stop scams

Posted: August 30, 2022 at 10:22 pm   /   Business

COST of living scams are on the rise, as “fraudsters” attempt to rip “vulnerable” Britons off. Experts discuss how to spot and avoid these scams for this week’s Scam Watch with James Walker from Rightly and Louise Baxter from the National Trading Standards Scams Team. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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Scam warning issued as fraudsters could turn up at your door – Briton loses £640,000

Posted: June 24, 2022 at 10:22 am   /   Business

A SCAM warning has been issued after Britons have been targeted on their own doorstep and swindled for thousands of pounds. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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‘Don’t give your details!’ Fraudsters target Britons with council tax rebate scam

Posted: April 22, 2022 at 10:22 pm   /   Business

COUNCILS are sounding the alarm that fraudsters are making scam phone calls regarding the Government’s tax rebate. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

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