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Authorities need to act over ‘high-end food fraud’, says scammed salmon firm

Chapel and Swan Smokehouse in Suffolk was target of similar fraud to Neal’s Yard Dairy cheesemakers

The Guardian - UK

Major fraud platform responsible for scamming 170,000 people in UK shut down

Of those who reported to Action Fraud, the average loss is more than £9,400

Evening Standard

Martin Lewis issues warning over the most common celebrity scams

One person lost £500,000 in a scam featuring Martin Lewis, others lost money in Taylor Swift related scams

The Independent UK

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Waspi women warned about websites saying they can claim compensation

Waspi chair Angela Madden said anyone who has given their personal data to a potentially fraudulent website should contact Action Fraud.

The Independent UK

Facebook refused to take down fake account, says TikTok star

Grace Wolstenholme tried to persuade Meta to take down the fraudulent page, which was trying to make money by copying her posts, for five months

The Guardian - UK

New £152million fraud website will stop victims being conned, says City of London Police chief

Criminals target Taylor Swift fans looking to buy tickets for her sold-out summer concerts in Wembley

Evening Standard

DWP warns about £750 cost of living scam

The government department says it will never email or text seeking personal information

Evening Standard

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HMRC has paid my £1,617.60 tax refund to an agent, but I don’t know why

Tax Returned has my money but there’s no way to make contact with it

The Guardian - UK

Amazon Prime shoppers warned over fake websites that can drain your bank account

Cybersecurity experts at Trend Micro revealed screenshots from two fake sites that look very convincing and urged shoppers to stay alert for scammers this Amazon Prime Day

Daily Mirror

PSNI holiday scam warning as 105 cases reported in Northern Ireland

"These scams will not only leave people out of pocket, but also scupper their holiday plans."

Belfast Live

Watch out - those Taylor Swift Eras tickets could be a scam

With millions expected to be battling it out online to secure tickets to the Taylor Swift Eras tour, fans are being warned of scams.

TechRadar

All Taylor Swift fans wanting to buy UK tour tickets issued scam warning

“A high-grossing, in-demand tour such as Taylor Swift’s is the perfect hunting ground for cybercriminals"

Manchester Evening News

Retired financial advisor lost £80,000 in 'horrendous' crypto scam while his dad was dying

Simon Hoadley was convinced to start investing in cryptocurrency during the coronavirus pandemic - but he ended up handing over £80,000 to unscrupulous scammers

Daily Mirror

Holiday warning as scammers use fake sites posing as Airbnb and Booking.com

Summer is the most popular time for scammers to strike as families hunt for a bargain getaway to the sun

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Evening Standard

WhatsApp’s new feature aims to protect users from scammers and spammers

Silence Unknown Callers means you will not receive a ring or notification if a caller is not in your contacts list

The Guardian - UK

‘Mental anguish’: how a crypto scam advertised on Facebook cost victim her life savings

Guardian investigation reveals the human stories behind the scams on Meta’s social media platforms

Daily Mirror

Man devastated after losing £42,000 in romance scam and now 'can't buy dream home'

Alexandr Gutu, who lives in Matlock, Derbyshire, was conned out of his £42,000 in life savings by someone who tricked him into thinking they were in a relationship

Daily Mirror

Banks will need to refund ALL money lost to faster payment scams from next year

Authorised Push Payment (APP) scam have quickly become one of the most "significant" types of fraud accounting for nearly £500million in losses in the UK last year

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The Independent UK

Football fans warned over travel scams ahead of European finals in Istanbul and Prague

Demand for flights and accommodation in Istanbul and Prague has surged since Manchester City and West Ham won their respective semi-finals.

Liverpool Echo

Warning to anyone planning to book a holiday this summer

The demand for holidays is at an all time high with many people planning a getaway this year

The Guardian - UK

Fraudsters conned UK holidaymakers out of more than £15m in 2022

Action Fraud notes surge in number of people paying for fake flights and accommodation

The Independent UK

Holiday fraud doubles as scammers target consumers trying to ‘snap up a deal’

Action Fraud said victims reported losing a total of £15.3 million in the last financial year, compared to £7.4 million in 2021/22.

Chronicle Live

Police warning after would-be holiday makers lose £15m to travel scams

A total of 87 people across the Northumbria force area fell victim to holiday-related fraud over the last year

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland scam warning after £20,000 lost in total as 'man impersonates police officer'

Police say most of the people targeted are aged in their seventies and eighties and live throughout the Belfast area

Glasgow Live

Glasgow B&Q shoppers warned over fake 'loyalty program' e-mail scam

People who shop at B&Q are being warned of a scam circulating through e-mails with the retailer asking people to be careful about what links they click on.

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