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• Scams: six of the most common tricks – and how to avoid them

  07-10-2023 10:00
  
  Steps you can take to detect fake retail websites, missed-delivery texts and other swindles‘I lost £240,000’: fraud victims share their storiesWhere there’s a news story, there’s a fraud, and in August it was headlines saying that Wilko had gone into administration and was expected to shut stores that gave criminals an opportunity. Just days after the retailer collapsed, there were at least 10 websites claiming to offer discounted Wilko goods, many of which had been
  
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• UK users of illicit streaming services warned of risk of fraud or police visit

  07-10-2023 08:00
  
  Campaign launched to raise awareness about exposure to ‘sophisticated criminal networks’People in the UK who illegally stream movies, sport and TV shows online are being warned they risk having their bank accounts emptied or their identities stolen.A major new awareness campaign has just been launched to highlight the various dangers associated with using illicit streaming services to watch paid-for content. Continue reading...
  
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• ‘I lost £240,000’: UK fraud victims share their stories

  07-10-2023 08:00
  
  Scammers stole more than £1.2bn from UK consumers in 2022. We speak to victims of fraud – and give tips to avoid being dupedSix common scams – and how to avoid themScammers continue to find new ways to con people into handing over their cash, with some types of fraud, such as identity theft, recently hitting all-time highs.On a daily basis, Guardian Money hears from people who have fallen victim to criminals and are desperate for our help. The sums involved can range from less
  
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