200330 | Action Fraud have received reports of COVID19 related scams
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| Action Fraud have received reports of COVID19 related scams |
| Angarrack, Please note, this is the second in a series of messages we are sending over the next few days, all relating to the current situation. This email does contain links, please click here for guidance about whether you can trust links in emails. Action Fraud have received reports of #COVID19 related scams. The majority relate to the online sale of protective items such as facemasks and other items in short supply due to the outbreak, that don't exist.. https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/alert/coronavirus-related-fraud-reports  (Click the image to see a larger version) What scams are we seeing?The majority of reports are related to online shopping scams where people have ordered protective face masks, hand sanitiser and other products, which have never arrived. Other frauds being reported include ticket fraud, romance fraud, charity fraud and lender loan fraudProtection adviceDetailed counter fraud advice is available online, including from Scamsmart, ActionFraud, CIFAS, TakeFive, Citizens Advice, Trading Standards and the National Cyber Security Centre.Reporting to Action Fraud can be done online at https://www.actionfraud.police.uk or by calling 0300 123 2040. To report offers of financial assistance from HMRC contact phishing@hmrc.gov.uk. Best regards |
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