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11/04/24
Welcome to the latest edition of the Scam Share bulletin, which is available to view by clicking here.
Stay Scam Aware and please keep sharing any relevant information in this bulletin with friends and family.
As part of the nationwide Shut out Scammers campaign, a Scam Awareness van will be travelling around the country over the next couple of months. There will be a variety of community engagement and information events to raise awareness of doorstep crime. The van is in Edinburgh until 12th April and will then be around the Glasgow area from 15-26 April. Keep an eye on our social media channels to find out when it will be near you! Recently Reported Scams - Council Impersonation Scams
- Doorstep Scams: Broadband
- Storm Damage
Ongoing Scams / Campaigns - Police Impersonation Scams
- Ticket Scams: Taylor Swift
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Where to Report Scams Scams
In Scotland, report all scams to Advice Direct Scotland by calling 0808 164 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or online at www.consumeradvice.scot
Fraud
If you have been the victim of fraud, report it to Police Scotland on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
Suspicious Emails
You can forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk and send links from websites which you think are trying to scam the public to the National Cyber Security Centre's scam website reporting service at www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/about-this-website/report-scam-website
Suspicious Text Messages
If you receive a suspicious text message you can forward it to 7726. The free-of-charge ‘7726’ service enables your provider to investigate and take action if malicious content is found. |
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