![]() ![]() The email said that the consumer's account had been selected to receive a free Dyson product. If you have been the victim of fraud, report it to Police Scotland on 101.Ī consumer received an email this week purportedly from Argos saying that Argos had tried to reach them by phone but had been unable to get through, so were 'trying again' via email. Report scam calls to Advice Direct Scotland on 08 or via their ScamWatch tool. If you have recently placed an order with a supermarket and are unsure whether a call about the order is genuine, check your online account or call the supermarket directly using a contact number found on their official website. Never give any details to a cold caller and never allow them to access your computer remotely. If you receive a similar call, hang up and don't press 1 - you will be put through to a scammer who will ask you to provide personal and banking details. You are asked to press 1 to be connected to their 'fraud team' if this is not the correct amount. An automated message says that your Tesco order has been placed and your account will be debited £350. Report email scams to Advice Direct Scotland on 08 or via their ScamWatch tool. If you have provided your details in response to this scam, report this to Police Scotland on 101.Ĭonsumers who have been ordering their groceries online during lockdown are being warned about a new scam call. ![]() The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).If you are unsure about a message you have received in relation to Covid-19, call the NHS Scotland national helpline on 08.Īvoid cyber threats and misleading information about vaccinations or other medical developments related to Covid-19 by checking official sources: NHS Scotland will contact eligible people by phone or letter to arrange their vaccination appointment - they are not using emails to arrange appointments.The NHS will NEVER arrive unannounced at your home to administer the vaccine.The NHS will not ask you to prove your identity by sending copies of personal documents such as passports.The NHS will NEVER ask for your bank details or for a payment for the vaccine.Other scams related to the Covid vaccine continue to be reported - please make sure that vulnerable family and friends are aware that: This is a scam email - if you receive it, do not click on any links and and don't provide any personal information. The email asks recipients to take part in a survey and offers 'free rewards' in return for feedback. ![]() ![]() You can also forward suspicious emails to the National Cyber Security Centre. If you have been the victim of fraud, report it to Police Scotland on 101 or 999 in an emergency.įollow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for information about the latest scams reported by Scottish consumers.Īs more adults receive their Covid-19 vaccine, a new scam email has emerged.įraud prevention service Cifas has warned those who have been vaccinated to be wary of emails purporting to be from a ‘Pfizer Vaccine Opinion Panel’. Stay Scam Aware and please share information about scams with vulnerable relatives or friends. Report all scams to Advice Direct Scotland on 08 or via their ScamWatch tool. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) estimate that the total amount lost to scams could be above £86m, with at least £5m being lost to Covid scams. The latest figures from Police Scotland have shown that there was a 60% year-on-year increase in reports of fraud in January and 45% in February as scammers continue to take advantage of uncertainty around the pandemic to target people shopping online and those working from home or on furlough. In this edition of Scam Share we'll look at some of the most recent scams which have been reported by consumers across Scotland. The latest email, phone, doorstep and cyber scams affecting Scottish consumers and businesses View this email in your browser ![]()
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