Watch out for ‘spoofing’ scams 👀

Criminals can make it look like you’re being contacted from a genuine organisation.

Avoid clicking these links, and instead log into your account separately to update your information/make payments.

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Good advice to stay safe at home. #FireKills #BrumTS

Good morning hope you had a fabulous weekend, enjoy your week. Keep following us for useful tips. #BrumTS

#GermanBeerDay The Weights and Measures Act 1985 states a pint of beer should be exactly that don't get short measured! #WeightsandMeasures #BrumTS

💳The average amount lost by victims is £1,730, but fewer than a third report the crime. Let’s take away the shame from victims and make scams part of everyday conversation. #NoBlameNoShame #WeAreScamSurvivors #BrumTS

Beware of this email requesting you renew your Netflix subscription. The email is purporting to be Netflix this is a scam. Don't respond to this email. #ScamAware #BrumTS

Criminals setup fake charities and impersonating genuine ones in a bid to get people to part with their cash. Research the charity before donating. #ScamAware #BrumTS

Watch out for this #scam email purporting to be Aldi. Don't respond. #ScamAware #BrumTS

Good morning hope you had a fabulous weekend have a good week. Keep following us for useful tips. #MondayMorning #BrumTS

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Watch out for this #scam Morrisons email don't click on link or give your details. Morrisons #ScamAware #BrumTS

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#NationalTelephoneDay enjoy taking calls but beware of #scam calls. #ScamAware #BrumTS

Businesses are also at risk of getting scammed. To protect your business, train staff regularly see Business Companion guide to spot scams:- bit.ly/2wg8MUd Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) #BusinessesAgainstScams #BrumTS

Tickets advertised in places such as social media, online marketplaces and fan forums may be fake or non-existent. #TicketFraud More information visit getsafeonline.org/tickets #BrumTS

💭Victims are made to feel: Ashamed, Fearful of reactions, Afraid of reporting.
Let’s change the approach towards victims of fraud, scams and financial abuse.
#NoBlameNoShame#WeAreScamSurvivors #BrumTS

Received a call purporting to be Amazon saying that your Amazon Prime subscription for £99 was done this morning then goes onto say speak to customer services by pressing option 1. Don't press option hang up this is a scam call. Amazon Help #BrumTS #ScamAware

#ScamAware beware of #RomanceScams talk to family & friends even if person asks you to keep relationship secret. #BrumTS

Looking for a place to rent but don't know who to trust? Action Fraud have a list of ways you can protect yourself from rental scams on their website: https:// bit.ly/3uNxtnc #ScamAware #BrumTS

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