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The Latest Breaking News from Action Fraud

Drivers warned to watch out for new twist to ‘crash for cash’ scams

Police believe hundreds of cases may be going unreported and are working to raise awareness.

The Independent UK

WhatsApp warning as scam looks like normal text message

The scammer uses profiles to carry out fraud

Liverpool Echo

Clever scammers can gain access to your phone through WhatsApp with warning issued

People can take three easy steps to protect their phones from being scammed

Irish Mirror

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WhatsApp users issued urgent warning as highly intelligent scammers steal access to phone

There are three steps people need to take to protect their phones

Bristol Post

DWP issues fraud warning with advice to Jobseeker's Allowance and Universal Credit claimants

'Be fraud aware'

Nottingham Post

Three men convicted of stealing £120,000 from elderly and vulnerable North East victims through scam

Mehakdeep Thind, Amadeep Sokhal, and Kulwinder Singh have been sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court

Chronicle Live

PayPal scam warning over 'request money' email

The email tries to get the recipient to call a number which is included in the message

Belfast Live

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1,000 romance fraud incidents in London cost victims nearly £15 million last year

Londoners were conned out of millions of pounds in 2022, figures show

Evening Standard

Bristol businessman scammed out of almost £8,000 by fraudster

Warning issued for people to be on the alert for the scam if you get an unexpected call from bank

Bristol Post

Police warning as ticket touts scam Newcastle United fans ahead of Carabao Cup final

Northumbria Police have warned Newcastle United fans to remain vigilant when buying tickets after scam reports

Chronicle Live

Heartless scammers used romance fraud to fleece two women out of £200,000

Harrison Ojobor and his accomplice Khalid Rajah were sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court after deceiving and scamming two women out of more than £200,000

Chronicle Live

O2 customers warned about scam phone call and text that could drain your bank account

O2 customers have been urged to be aware of scammers who are trying to steal personal details by offering bogus "discounts" on your phone bill

Chronicle Live

O2 issues warning over phone call and text that could drain your bank account

The fraudsters try to lure you in by claiming you’re eligible for 30% or more off your bill before sending a text with a one-time passcode and asking you to read it back to them - but don't do this

Daily Mirror

Action Fraud warning over dating scams in the run-up to Valentine’s Day - what to look out for

Don’t let your heart rule your head, the experts warn, as they share how to spot a romance scam

Chronicle Live

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Warning over fake weight loss supplement emails that aim to steal your information

Action Fraud says hundreds of people have reported suspicious links in weight loss emails

Bristol Post

Weight loss email scam - warning issued following 300 reports

The emails claim to offer a variety of products that can help with losing weight

Daily Mirror

My £6,000 fraud case could be solved, but the police won't even try

Fraud victim's dismay as Action Fraud say they are no leads - despite one clear line of enquiry

Daily Mirror

Marks and Spencer shoppers issued warning over scam sites offering fake £100 voucher

Dodgy websites normally ask the shoppers to enter sensitive information in return for a prize, like a gift card, that doesn't actually exist - then they steal your personal details

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Chronicle Live

Amazon, Royal Mail and Evri on how to spot and protect yourself from delivery scam texts

Amazon, Royal Mail, Evri (Hermes), DHL and DPD all have tips for spotting a dodgy text pretending to be from them

Daily Mirror

Five Christmas scams to watch out for that could drain your bank account

Personal finance expert Brean Horne reveals how to avoid having your festive season ruined by a Christmas scam by looking out for these red flags online or on the phone

Wales Online

Warning to anyone waiting for a parcel after 400 reports of Royal Mail scam

You could see your bank account emptied before Christmas

Bristol Post

Royal Mail scam warning issued after 400 reports to police

Action Fraud has issued an alert warning customers

Chronicle Live

Scam Royal Mail missed delivery email warning after 400 reports to police

Action Fraud says the 'your parcel is on hold' emails are fake and link to a site that seeks to swindle the recipient out of their personal details

Belfast Live

PSNI warning as older people targeted by scammers impersonating police officers

Nine reports of this type of scam occurring in Belfast were made between Tuesday and Wednesday this week

Chronicle Live

Four con artists jailed after they scammed North East pensioners out of £200,000

Six victims from across the region were identified as fraudsters targeted them purporting to be police officers

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