Fraud - Bogus Callers & New Report Fraud Campaign

Fraud (bogus callers, courier fraud, internet crime) 

A lady in her 70’s received a phone call from someone alleging that her bank/credit cards needed cleaning. They likened the service to a protective wallet (faraday) for her cards. It would appear they kept her on the phone and sent “taxi” to her address to collect her bank cards. They were going to “clean” her cards and return them to her. The victim did not give the driver her cards and her daughter subsequently reported the incident to the police.

People in the UK lost £1.2bn to fraud in 2022, the equivalent of £2,300 every minute, according to bank industry group UK Finance. It said around three million scams took place, with frauds involving payment cards being the most common.

Fraud is when trickery is used to gain a dishonest advantage, which is often financial, over another person. Cybercrime is any criminal act dealing with computers and networks.

To report an incident of cybercrime or fraud and for further information visit the Action Fraud website at www.actionfraud.police.uk.

Sumier Foster-Shah, Customer Service Manager at ERA, shares his top tips to help keep yourself safe from cybercrime – discover his advice here.

Cyber Crime – Every Report Counts

Tell the police about cyber crime and fraud by visiting www.reportfraud.police.uk or calling 0300 123 2040.

Check out the current campaign launched this week encouraging you to report these crimes.  Reporting fraud helps the Police close these scams down sooner and you feel that you have done something positive to help yourself and others.  Check out the campaign video to learn how reporting fraud helps others.

Report Fraud is the place to tell the police about cyber crime and fraud. Members of the public and businesses can report online or by phoning the Report Fraud Contact Centre. The Report Fraud Victim Service also offers dedicated, and specialist help to victims of cyber crime and fraud. Report Fraud is run by the City of London Police working alongside Report Fraud Analysis Services who are responsible for the assessment of reports made and to ensure that fraud reports reach the right place.

 

 

Masham Food Share Scheme

If you are finding it harder to meet the cost of living and could do with a little extra support, the ‘Masham Food Share Scheme’ operates in the area of Masham and surrounding local areas and is run by local people.

To find out more about the scheme click here or contact Alice on 07712109011 for further details and assistance.