£6.7 Million Lost Due To Holiday Booking Fraud
Half of victims say the fraud had a significant impact on their financial or health well-being
AUGUST Cyber Scam Newsletter
In this months edition Cyber Safe Warwickshire are raising awareness of 'Friend in need' scams whereby criminals are posing as a friend or family member in need claiming that they need money urgently to pay a bill. As well as this, bogus 'OFGEM' Emails offering energy grants, young investors being targeted by Bitcoin Scams and a warning to protect your loved ones from callous criminals as new tactics are being used by courier fraudsters.
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