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Results for Online Scams tag

April 2020

Which? launches new scam alert service as coronavirus creates ‘perfect storm’ for fraud

23 April 2020

Which? is launching a free scam alert service to warn consumers about the latest fraud attempts and give advice about how they can protect themselves, as criminals exploit the coronavirus outbreak to unleash a new range of scams. With more than £1.2 billion lost to scammers in 2019, fraud has become one of the most […]

Press Release: Gareth Shaw, Online Scams

March 2020

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

Which? responds to City of London Police warning of surge in coronavirus scams

20 March 2020

Kate Bevan, Which? Computing editor, said: “Scams are among the most prevalent types of crime in the UK so it is seriously worrying that coronavirus is creating a perfect environment for fraudsters and scammers to thrive using a range of loathsome tactics. “Help protect yourself by being extra cautious before clicking on any unsolicited emails […]

Statement: Online Scams

November 2017

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

February 2016

Fake and suspicious profiles rife on dating sites

10 February 2016

New Which? research has revealed more than half of people using online dating sites and apps thought they had seen a fake profile and two in five people had been contacted by somebody asking for money. A new Which? survey of 1000 users experiences on online dating websites and apps over the last five years […]

Press Release: Dating Scams, Online Dating, Online Scams

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