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Scams and Fraud

Fraud Alert: How Not to Be a Victim of the Spreading COVID-19 Scam

July 4, 2022 by British Seniors Alliance

The surge is not over yet. As the UK comes to grips with the effects of the current wave of COVID-19, fraudsters have exploited the pandemic and created new hoaxes …

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‘Police’ Phone Scammers Target Elders in Devon

June 20, 2022 by British Seniors Alliance

Police are appealing for information after receiving reports of a phone scam that resulted in two people in their 80s handing over large sums of money. Officers are also warning …

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Beware: Evil Scammers Offer to Protect Your Money After Exposed ‘Trust’ Corporation

June 8, 2022 by British Seniors Alliance

Unscrupulous solicitors are targeting elderly people involved in a multi-million pound investment scandal, promising to retrieve their money. Thousands of clients were persuaded to give the Philips Trust Corporation their …

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Cars Being ‘Stripped in Hours’ as Rise in Thefts Linked to Parts Shortage

June 6, 2022 by British Seniors Alliance

A shortage of car components could be to blame for an increase in vehicle thefts in some parts of the UK, says a senior police officer from West Midlands. Thieves …

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Revealed: UK’s Most Dangerous Places To Live for Burglaries

June 1, 2022 by British Seniors Alliance

Older folks are the least likely to become victims of violent crimes.  In contrast, the crimes more often committed against older adults falls under property or money victimisation – such …

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Tricky Blinders: Peaky Blinders Fans Warned for £1,000 Instagram ‘Meet and Greet’ Scam

May 23, 2022 by British Seniors Alliance

Fans of Peaky Blinders are being cautioned not to fall for a conman posing as show star Arthur Shelby who is offering £1,000 meetings with the cast. Under the guise …

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Don’t Be A Victim: How to Spot Elder Financial Abuse

May 18, 2022 by British Seniors Alliance

Someone unlawfully or inappropriately utilising a senior’s (aged 60 or older) money or belongings for their own personal use is classified as an elder financial abuser. The abuse of older …

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The ‘Hello’ Hack: How to Handle and Avoid Unsolicited Phone Calls

May 17, 2022 by British Seniors Alliance

Phone scammers will call you unsolicited, pretending to be from an organisation you trust, such as your bank or the police. These scam calls may be automated or from a …

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6 Fresh Types of Frauds That Target Seniors in the UK

May 17, 2022 by British Seniors Alliance

Before the pandemic, the United Kingdom was already one of the most vulnerable countries in Europe to scams and fraud.  Scammers rapidly took advantage of our anxiety and confusion, impersonating …

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Stay Scam-Free: Best Ways to Avoid and Resolve Online Scamming

May 17, 2022May 5, 2022 by British Seniors Alliance

Scamming seniors is a widespread problem and “business” in the UK.  Scams that begin on the Internet are growing more common among this demographic as well, especially as Internet-savvy people …

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