260 reports of coronavirus-related TV Licensing emails so far

The emails purporting to be from TV Licensing claim that the recipient’s direct debit has failed and that they need to pay to avoid prosecution. Recipients are told that they are eligible for a “COVID19 Personalized Offer” of six months free. The...

Over £16 million lost to online shopping fraud during lockdown.

Despite retail and non-essential shops re-opening across the UK, many of us continue to shop online. Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, is warning the public to remain vigilant and take extra care online, after statistics show...

Ticket fraud warning as venues prepare to re-open

With pubs, restaurants, cinemas and museums set to reopen with social distancing measures, demand for tickets and reservations is likely to be high. We’re reminding people to take extra care when buying tickets online. Spot the signs of ticket fraud: Only buy...

UK Finance warns consumers to beware of Coronavirus holiday scams

Consumers are being urged to be on the lookout for holiday scams including fake caravan and motorhome listings, refund offers and travel deals, as criminals take advantage of uncertainty around coronavirus travel restrictions and cancellations to target their victims...