Latest Scams News

Reports on the latest Scams to be aware of
If you know of a Scam please let us know by email communications@ageuksomerset.org.uk and we'll share it here.
This page is not going to be a comprehensive resource of ALL the scams but knowledge is power and we hope you'll find it useful and it will enable you to be aware without making you anxious.
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Ofgen Energy Scam Warning
Published on 20 May 2022 02:38 PM
Ofgem have been in touch to let us know about recent reports of scam messages claiming to be from the energy regulato...
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Council Tax Rebate Scam
Published on 07 April 2022 11:33 AM
We have become aware of a scam phone calls and an email circulating, concerning the £150 Council Tax rebate recently...
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BBC 'Fraud' Page
Published on 15 October 2021 07:10 PM
For information/new on some of the latest scams please visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000gxqv/breakfas...
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How to check if something might be a scam
Published on 15 October 2021 07:08 PM
Scams can be clever and difficult to recognise, but there are things you can look out for. Citizens Advice have...
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National Trading Standards offer free call blockers
Published on 15 October 2021 07:05 PM
National Trading Standards have teamed up with Trucall to offer free call blockers to consumers to help combat the ri...
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Amazon Scam
Published on 15 October 2021 07:00 PM
Scammers posing as representatives of online retail giant Amazon are targeting the public via email and telephone in ...
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Watch out for phone calls from strange numbers
Published on 15 October 2021 06:34 PM
This morning I've received two telephone calls from different numbers beginning 009144. The first time, without...
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Test and Trace Covid Test Telephone Scam
Published on 15 October 2021 06:29 PM
We've been getting reports of people receiving "track and trace NHS" phone calls, saying "we need to send you a kit....
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Fraudulent texts
Published on 15 October 2021 06:25 PM
Fraudsters are sending out bogus text messages about the coronavirus vaccine in an attempt to steal bank details. The...
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36 million Brits targeted by a scammer so far this year - Trading Standards
Published on 15 October 2021 06:14 PM
More than two thirds of adults (36 million) have been targeted by a scammer since January, new research by Citizens...
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Covid digital passport scam
Published on 15 October 2021 06:08 PM
Be aware of a Covid Vaccine Passport scam email going around that purports to be from the NHS and informs...
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Friends Against Scams
Published on 15 October 2021 03:22 PM
National Trading Standards are encouraging people to protect their neighbours by joining Friends Against Scams, which...