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New measures to protect consumers from fake reviews and subscription traps
The measures include making it “clearly illegal” to pay someone to write or host a fake review
Online Scams
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UK's most vulnerable groups for fraud attacks
The most targeted age group is 45 to 54 years of age
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‘Everyday’ frauds that some people believe are reasonable to commit revealed
The most common “everyday” frauds included falsely claiming an online delivery
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Scam warning over Omicron testing messages
The message claims that older PCR tests cannot detect the Omicron variant
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HMRC receives surge in reported scams – how to identify a scam and what to do if you receive one
'If you receive a suspicious call asking you for your personal information, a payment, or if you are threatened with legal action, do not give out any personal or banking details.'
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Salford Citizens Advice Bureau issues tips on avoiding online scams
Heeding the CAB's advice should reduce the risk of you being caught out by scammers.