Beware Fake British Gas emails
Watch out for these fake British Gas refund emails. We’ve had an increase in reports about fake British Gas emails claiming to offer refunds. The links provided in the emails lead to...
Category: Police News 2018
Fake Amazon emails Asking for Login Details
Action Fraud has had an increased number of reports about these fake emails purporting to be from Amazon. The subject line and content of the emails vary, but they all contain links...
Beware Fake Argos Texts Offering Refunds
Watch out for these fake Argos texts offering refunds These fake text messages purport to be from Argos and claim that you’re owed a refund. The link in the messages lead to...
DCPA/Scillies Merger Survey – Have Your Say
The chief constables of Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police, in discussion with both police and crime commissioners, have been progressing with the proposal to merge the two forces since the...
Courier Fraud – Action Fraud Alert
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has identified an increasing number of reports submitted to Action Fraud from the public concerning courier fraud. Fraudsters are contacting victims by telephone and purporting to be...
Action Fraud – Mobile Phone Scam
Missed call/ text from unknown number scam: Fraudster sends a text message or leaves a voicemail/missed call on the victim’s phone. The victim then calls/texts back and is unwittingly connected to a...
Action Fraud Alert – Discount TV Service Scam
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) have noticed an increase in Action Fraud reports where fraudsters are offering a discount on Television service provider subscriptions. Fraudsters are cold-calling victims, purporting to be...
Beware FIFA World Cup Fake Tickets – Action Fraud
The 2018 FIFA World Cup will take place from 14th June – 15th July 2018. The worldwide demand for match tickets is expected to be significant. Action Fraud have been alerted to...
Fraud Alert – Magazine Advertise Debt Alert
Victims receive a telephone call from someone purporting to be a bailiff enforcing a court judgement, attempting to recover funds for a non-existent debt. The fraudsters state the debt originates from the...
False claims of Telephone Preference Service – Fraud Alert
Fraudsters are cold-calling victims, falsely stating that they are calling from one of the well-known UK telecommunication service providers. They call victims claiming to provide a ‘Telephone Preference Service’ – an enhanced...