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Results for scams tag

May 2020

Which? comments on Action Fraud figures on pet scams

5 May 2020

Adam French, Which? Consumer Rights Expert, said: “Scammers have hit a new low with this latest appalling tactic to exploit consumers during the coronavirus crisis, which has created the perfect breeding ground for fraudsters to operate. “We’d advise consumers to always be cautious when shopping online, especially as fraudsters seek to exploit the coronavirus crisis […]

Statement: Adam French, scams

April 2020

Which? comments as mobile and banking industry join forces to tackle spoofing scams

22 April 2020

Gareth Shaw, Head of Money at Which?, said: “For years, fraudsters have been using “spoofing” tactics to trick their victims and we’ve seen huge numbers of people lose significant sums of money to this type of scam. “It is good to finally see a co-ordinated approach across the banking and telecoms industry to develop solutions […]

Statement: Gareth Shaw, scams

Which? responds to the ABI’s coronavirus scams warning for pension savers

10 April 2020

Gareth Shaw, Head of Money at Which?, said: “The financial impact of the coronavirus crisis on savings including pensions is a huge concern for consumers, and the uncertainty has created the perfect environment for fraudsters to thrive. “In the last few weeks, there has been a rise in scams and dodgy get-rich-quick investments, so it […]

Statement: coronavirus, Gareth Shaw, Pensions, scams

March 2020

Which? comments as the CTSI warns against latest coronavirus scams

27 March 2020

Adam French, Which? Consumer Rights Expert, said: “Impersonating legitimate organisations or government officials is a common tactic scammers use to reel in victims, and worryingly the coronavirus outbreak has created the perfect breeding ground for these types of scams. “The best way for consumers to protect themselves is to remain vigilant and take extra precautions […]

Statement: Adam French, coronavirus, phising, scams

Which? comments as DfE warns of scam emails targeting families eligible for free school meals

25 March 2020

Adam French, Which? Consumer Rights Expert, said: “This marks a new low in the abhorrent tactics we have seen fraudsters using to exploit the ongoing coronavirus crisis, which has unfortunately created the perfect breeding ground for scams. “The best way for consumers to protect themselves is to remain vigilant and take extra precautions before clicking […]

Statement: Adam French, coronavirus, Online Scams, phising, scams

August 2018

Messaging scams problem ‘still rife,’ warns Which?

11 August 2018

New Which? data reveals that one in three people who text have received a scam message in the last six months, leaving them vulnerable to money or data loss. Which? surveyed members of the public to investigate the scale and impact of messaging scams on people across the UK. Alarmingly, Which? discovered that of those […]

Press Release: bank transfer scams, scams

November 2017

Which? issues warning over ‘biggest investment con in Britain’

19 November 2017

Which? is warning consumers against ‘binary options’ investments after its investigation into the industry exposed unfair contracts, rigged data and practices so stacked against investors that millions of pounds are being lost with Which? aware of dozens falling victim. According to the latest police figures, around £50 million in total has been reported lost to […]

Press Release: Investments, scams

Which? responds to regulator’s report on payment scams

7 November 2017

Peter Vicary-Smith, Which? Chief Executive said:   “A year on from our super-complaint, it’s good to see the regulator coming down on the side of consumers. If this stops the huge amounts of money lost to bank transfer scams, it’ll be a significant win. “To make this a reality, the regulator must now ensure any reimbursement […]

Statement: bank transfer scams, Online Scams, scams

September 2017

Which? Response to the PSR’s announcement ahead of the anniversary of Which?’s Super Complaint on bank transfer scams

25 September 2017

Gareth Shaw, Which? Money Expert said: “A year on from our Super Complaint, consumers have continued to remain at risk from bank transfer fraud with many people losing life-changing sums of money to scammers. “The regulator must now clearly set out what progress has been made by banks, and what more they must do to […]

Statement: bank tranfers, Gareth Shaw, PSR, scams

June 2017

Which? response to Citizens Advice reporting an increase in phantom goods scams

30 June 2017

Gareth Shaw, Which? money expert said: “Sophisticated fraudsters are constantly finding new tactics to persuade us to part with money, one way is through fake or non-existent goods or services. “If consumers pay for these phantom goods using a bank transfer, there is little chance of getting their cash back from the banks involved. We […]

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