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Latest frauds

Census scam alert

census scam emailcensus scam emailWe 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]

Police Arrest 97 in Olympics Fraud

Olympic fraudOlympic fraudThe 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. [27 January 2012]

Flurry of arrests mark Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department launch

insurance fraudinsurance fraudA whirlwind of activity has marked IFED’s first fortnight in operation, with detectives fanning out across the country to arrest suspected insurance fraudsters. [26 January 2012]

Oxford Residents Targeted For Computer Scam

computer scamcomputer scamOxfordshire 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 January 2012]

 

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

sub letting fraudsub letting fraudSocial 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]

 

Some consumers find stretching the truth tempting on mortgage applications but risk the consequences

mortgage fraudmortgage fraudCredit 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] 

UK Students targeted in £1m phishing e-mail scam

student email scamstudent email scamHundreds 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 website now available on your mobile


charity commission mobilecharity commission mobileFor 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 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]

Olympics Lottery Email Scam

A local Trading Standards is warning about an email scam that claims to be associated with the UK National Lottery and the International Olympic Committee. [29 November 2011]