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