What’s the difference between fraud and a scam? Fraud is a deliberate deception intended to result in financial or personal gain. Scams are more often perpetrated by individuals rather than businesses. Fraud is the use of deception to deprive someone of money or property, usually by gaining access to their bank accounts or credit cards […]
Fraudsters may use the situation in Ukraine as a cover story to get you to divulge personal details or move money out of your bank account. Please be cautious. Banks never ask you to move money to a safe account or ask you to share your passcodes or PINs. If in doubt, give your bank […]
90-year old Hong Kong Woman scammed by fraudsters – $32m. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-56811380
A Metropolitan Police team have produced “The Little Book of Big Scams” in two editions for private individuals and businesses. They contain a wealth of advice to help us to protect ourselves from scammers. However aware we think we are, it is so easy to fall prey to these unscrupulous criminals so take a look at the advice provided […]