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census scamcensus scamCensus scam alert

We are aware that an email entitled 'Population Census: a message to everyone - act now' is being circulated, allegedly in the name of National Statistician, Jil Matheson. This email demands individuals provide further personal information, supposedly for the Census and threatens fines for non-compliance. This email is a scam and a hoax. It has no connection whatsoever with the National Statistician, the 2011 Census or the Office for National Statistics. [27 January 2012]

 

 

OlympicsOlympicsPolice Arrest 97 in Olympics Fraud
The Metropolitan Police have arrested 97 people in connection with ticketing, accommodation, and online fraud in relation to the Olympics due to begin in London in July.

 

 

insurance fraudinsurance fraudFlurry of arrests mark Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department launch

A whirlwind of activity has marked IFED’s first fortnight in operation, with detectives fanning out across the country to arrest suspected insurance fraudsters.

 

 

computer scamcomputer scamOxford Residents Targeted For Computer Scam

Oxfordshire County Council has reported an influx of reports from local residents about bogus callers posing as computer technicians. The pattern of the calls is the same where the intended target is contacted and informed that there are faults or a virus on their computers. A request is then made for remote access to the machine in order to conduct a diagnostic test. [25 Jan 2012]

 

 

Subletting fraudSubletting fraudFuture legislation may dictate that social tenants who sub-let face two years’ imprisonment

Social tenants who sub-let their accommodation may find themselves guilty of fraud with a proposed change in legislation. Indications that may cause  social tenants to become of interest to fraud investigators are primarily linked to tenants having additional addresses for bills or active credit accounts. [25 January 2012]

 

 

fraudulent mortgage appsfraudulent mortgage appsSome consumers find stretching the truth on mortgage applications tempting but face the consequences

Credit agency Experian reports that 49 in every 10,000 mortgage applications has proved to be fraudulent. This is a 77% increase on the same period in 2010. [21 Dec 2011] 

 

 

phising emailsphising emailsUK students targeted in £1m phishing e-mail scam

Hundreds of students have had their bank accounts compromised after having received phishing e-mails claiming that their details held with Government student loan scheme providers needed to be updated. [20 Dec 2011]

  

charity commission mobilecharity commission mobileCharity Commission Website Now Available on Your Mobile
For those filled with Christmas spirit wanting to donate safely to charities this year, the Charity Commission has launched a version of its website which is available to access via mobile phones today. This gives you the opportunity to verify a charity’s details and donate wherever you are. [19 December 2011]

   

Motorists - Beware of fake car insurance brokersMotorists - Beware of fake car insurance brokersMotorists: Beware of Fake Car Insurance Brokers

Up to 20,000 motorists could be driving uninsured after responding to cheap insurance offers advertised online or via small ads. [29 November 2011]

 

  

  

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Sub letting fraudSub letting fraud

 

Future legislation may dictate that social tenants who sub-let face two years’ imprisonment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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