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The #CoronaVirus pandemic means that scammers are finding new ways to make money and prey on people’s worries. Here are some of the key scams you should look out for.
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#CoronaVirusScams
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#CoronaVirusScams
Look out for spoof texts and emails pretending to be the government. Don’t click on links in messages if you’re not sure they’re legitimate #CoronaVirusScams https://twitter.com/TakeFive/status/1247438786620993536
Trading Standards have issued warnings about voucher scams, pretending to be from supermarkets claiming customers have a money-off voucher. More info on this here https://www.journaloftradingstandards.co.uk/crime/new-covid-19-voucher-scam/ #CoronaVirusScams
Our friends @actionfrauduk have warned the public to be conscious of organisations selling fake medical products online. #CoronaVirusScams https://twitter.com/actionfrauduk/status/1250347893728227331
It was reported in @BBCNews that scammers are selling fake home testing kits and warned people that no home testing kits have been approved. More on this here https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-52288675 #CoronaVirusScams
. @actionfrauduk also issued warnings on online shopping fraud as the amount of online shopping increases. #CoronaVirusScams https://twitter.com/actionfrauduk/status/1249648534384783360
. @TakeFive has warned of scammers claiming to be from government departments. Make sure you #StopChallengeProtect when receiving emails that you think might not be legit. #CoronaVirusScams https://twitter.com/TakeFive/status/1250382963528925190
The @NCA_UK have shared some examples of #CoronaVirusScams they have caught including fake testing kits. #CoronaVirusScams https://twitter.com/NCA_UK/status/1250346656358268929
These examples of just some of the #CoronaVirusScams that are happening during these unprecedented times. If you think you’re being or have been scammed our advice can help https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/scams/check-if-something-might-be-a-scam/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=scamsaction
For help with online scams our #ScamsAction team are available on the phone or online to help https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/scams/get-help-with-online-scams/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=scamsaction
