Coronavirus Scam Awareness

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Cornonavirus has left a lot of people feeling vulnerable and looking for support. Unfortunately, some unscrupulous people are seeking to take advantage of this through various Scams. Below are the latest news items highlighting these scams – please have a look from time to time and be careful!

Report scams to Action Fraud: 0300 123 2040

Anti-Scam Tips

  • YOUR DOORSTEP YOUR DECISION
    If you feel pressured, ask the person to leave.
  • NO SNAP DECISIONS
    Take time to talk to someone you trust before you make any decisions.
  • DO THE CHECKS
    You can check ID badges and contact associations to check membership registrations yourself. Call the telephone number of the
    organisation, obtain this number yourself, not from the person at the door.
  • FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE BEST
    Support from trusted friends, family or neighbours is ideal. Be vigilant for strangers offering services at the door that may want to take advantage.

Coronavirus Scams - Watch Out!

  • Coronavirus Vaccine Scams – Helpful Info
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  • Avoiding Vaccine Scams
    The NHS has teamed up with law enforcement and security agencies to warn the public not to fall victim to fraudsters trying to exploit the coronavirus vaccine campaign. Criminals are claiming they can offer the vaccine at a cost …
  • Be phone aware – avoiding telephone COVID related scams
    Unfortunately, despite the pandemic, there are still those who will try to commit fraud. Ofcom have received information from the NHS regarding many different scams relating to Covid-19 that are currently circulating. Calls are …
  • Watch Out For Covid-19 Vaccine Scams
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  • OFCOM Advice for consumers: coronavirus scam calls and texts
    This is the latest release from OFCOM detailing some of the main Coronavirus scam calls and texts currently circulating. 08 January 2021 We have received reports of scam calls and texts relating to the coronavirus, or Covid-19. …
  • Covid Vaccine Text Scams
    Fraudsters are sending out fake texts offering a Covid vaccine in an attempt to steal personal and financial information, police have warned. Derbyshire Constabulary says that the text offers a link to an “extremely …
  • How To Avoid The 12 Scams of Christmas
    Tis the season to be cautious. The flyer available to download below highlights some of the more prominent scams to look out for. Download the 12 scams of Christmas If you are a victim of a scam, report it to Action Fraud …
  • Latest Scam Alerts
    This Monthly alert from West Yorkshire Trading Standards outlines trending fraud patterns during the current COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to stay protected. There have been further reports of scams, doorstep Crime and …
  • Latest Scam Updates – Identify & Avoid
    West Yorkshire Trading Standards weekly update on COVID-19 related scams. Holiday scams set to increase as UK lockdown is eased. Holidaymakers be warned: Several holiday scams are being advertised on social media. Criminals will …
  • Latest Scam Alerts – Holidays
    This is the latest West Yorkshire Trading Standards weekly update on COVID-19 related scams (13 July 2020). Holiday scams set to increase as UK lockdown is eased. Holidaymakers be warned: Several holiday scams are being …