Watch Your Pocket

12/12/2022

Don't be fooled into believing a message is genuine because it has popped up in an open thread that you may have had with your bank, health care provider or even family & friends 📲

Unfortunately, fraudsters can accomplish this with the touch of a button

09/12/2022

The public is being warned about a new Santander phishing scam that is targeting its UK customers 🏦

If you receive a suspicious-looking email or text message please forward it to: [email protected]

08/12/2022

The best way to fight fraud is to never become a victim in the first place. Victims can often struggle to get justice while obtaining a refund from your bank can also be difficult 🤔

Not to mention the damage that can be done to your credit file, which is sometimes unrepairable

07/12/2022

Fraud victims rarely receive justice as only 1 in every 200 fraud cases leads to a prosecution 👨‍⚖️

There were more than 936,000 offences between April 2021 and March 2022, but Home Office data shows that less than 5,000 suspects were charged

06/12/2022

Synthetic identity fraud is one of the fastest-growing forms of identity theft - and the hardest to identify 🔎

Fraudsters use a blend of both real and fake details to create a whole new identity profile that they use to apply for various credit-based products #

05/12/2022

If you are offered an investment opportunity, and the payment method is a cryptocurrency, it is most likely a scam 🚨

Crypto is used by fraudsters as it is almost impossible to trace, which means the chances of you getting your money back are virtually impossible too #

02/12/2022

Some really simple but effective tips on how to protect yourself from fraud:

Never share personal info over the phone 🪪

Never give out your PIN ❌

Do not transfer or withdraw money on the instruction of an unexpected caller 📞

Never give your bank card to a courier or someone you do not know 💳

01/12/2022

Operation Signature is a campaign operated by Sussex Police which aims to identify and support vulnerable victims of fraud 🫂

The majority of the 543 cases reported targeted women aged 75+. Of those cases, 185 suffered a loss, with the fraudsters walking away with £3.6 million

30/11/2022

Here are 3 very simple steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim of identity fraud:

Never share personal details over social media 🪪

Enable multi-factor authentication for all online accounts 🔐

Contact companies directly if in doubt over emails, text messages or calls🤳

29/11/2022

According to reports from Experian, identity fraud cases have risen by 21% over the last 12 months and will continue to grow heading into the new year 📈

Remain extra vigilant this winter, as fraudsters will undoubtedly ramp up their attempts to steal your personal and financial information

21/11/2022

Why you should never take a call from your "bank" while driving

A couple has been conned out of £25,000 after fraudsters tricked them into believing that their credit card had been used.

18/11/2022

With the Black Friday sales fast approaching, Barclays UK is warning shoppers to be on the lookout for scams 🛍️

A survey carried out by the bank found that scams increased by 34% during this period, with an average loss of around £1,000 per person #