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Royal Mail scam warning issued after 400 reports to police

Action Fraud has issued an alert warning customers

Bristol Post

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

Chronicle 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

Belfast Live

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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

Chronicle Live

Couple forced to sell home after mortgage 'ruined their retirement' plans

A retired couple say they ran into trouble with their Northern Rock mortgage when they discovered their homeloan was not what they thought, leading three MPs to step in

Daily Mirror

Cost of living scams that you need to know about and how to avoid them

Fraudsters are using the cost of living crisis to rinse people out of money

Liverpool Echo

Fraudsters are using the cost of living crisis to rinse people out of money - here are the scams everyone needs to know about

People could be out of pocket before Christmas if they fall for any of the scams

Manchester Evening News

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DWP: Scam warning issued as next cost of living payments sent to residents

Action Fraud have provided some tips for staying safe and being 'cyber aware'

Bristol Post

Met Police to text fraud victims: What to do if you’re contacted and how to know if it’s legitimate

At one stage, almost 20 people every minute were being contacted by scammers hiding behind false identities using spoofing website iSpoof.cc.

Evening Standard

Urgent police text warning as people urged not to ignore message

The Metropolitan Police are sending out around 70,000 texts to people across the country in the coming days, with those in Scotland now being reassured that the texts are not fraudulent.

Glasgow Live

Why you shouldn't ignore this text message from police over the next 48 hours

People are being urged not to ignore the texts, as it will help the police to track down any scammers.

Daily Record

Urgent police text warning as people told 'not to ignore' important message

The Metropolitan Police are sending out around 70,000 texts to people across the country in the coming days, with Scots being reassured the texts are not fraudulent.

Edinburgh Live

Why you shouldn't ignore this text message over the next 48 hours as police issue warning

Households up and down the country are being urged not to ignore texts from the Metropolitan Police - even if you don't live in London - as it could help them crack down on scammers

Daily Mirror

Black Friday warning after bargain hunter loses £7,000

Last year shoppers lost millions over the period

Liverpool Echo

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Edinburgh Live

Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's warning as customers scammed with £1000 vouchers

Action Fraud have also recently urged shoppers to bolster their cyber security heading into the festive season. They have warned that fraudsters may ramp up their scam efforts during a period of excitement.

Glasgow Live

Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons scam warning issued as £1,000 vouchers offered

Fraudsters tend to ramp up their efforts during the Christmas period, with shoppers also urged to bolster their cyber security as we edge closer to the festive season.

Daily Record

Tesco and Sainsbury's scam warning as fraudsters promise £1,000 vouchers

The scam emails ask recipients to click on a link to enter a fake draw for a £1,000 voucher - but shoppers have been told to ignore the messages.

Daily Record

Black Friday scam signs to recognise as shoppers lose £15million to criminals

Bargain hunters are being warned to spot telltale signs in the lead up to Christmas.

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Daily Mirror

Black Friday scam warning as shoppers lose £15million - signs to look out for

Brits across the country will be rushing to bag themselves a bargain this Black Friday - but they should remain cautious, as the sales are likely to attract scams worth thousands

Chronicle Live

GCHQ's advice on avoiding online shopping scams ahead of Christmas

£15.3m was lost to scammers by online shoppers in Britain in the festive period last year, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself

The Independent UK

Bargain hunters warned of £15 million worth of fraud ahead of Black Friday

Shoppers aged 19 to 25 are most at risk of being targeted

Daily Mirror

Mum's rent application was by 'phoney landlord' to scam victims in elaborate fraud

Karen Howell-Ball, 50, has been left feeling 'mentally drained' after claiming to be the victim of an elaborate fraud carried out online after trying to find a new home for her family

Manchester Evening News

Mum desperate for new home 'scammed' by fake landlord who set up bank account in her name

'We were really desperate to move because we are suffering hate crime, we even offered £50 extra on the rent'

Manchester Evening News

Warning over fake email scam telling people they have won £1,000 Tesco, Sainsbury’s or Morrisons vouchers

Action Fraud UK has received almost 300 reports of the scam

The Independent UK

Police failing to deal with rising fraud ‘epidemic’, report finds

Just 2 per cent of police funding is used to target fraud, which makes up 40 per cent of crimes

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