From the Cost of Living payments to 'Ghost broking', Sinead shares her top tips to help you avoid getting conned
As the cost of living crisis continues to hit households across Northern Ireland, sadly scammers are devising new and sophisticated phishing scams using Whatsapp, mobile messages and even letters addressed to homeowners, according to Sinead Campbell, Head of Money, Debt & Quality at Advice NI.
Sinead shares her advice on new areas of fraud arising, tips on how to spot a scam and where to find support you can trust.“The £600 energy support voucher has been the target of scammers. People have reported receiving false ‘access to claim’ letters, emails, and text messages. These can be particularly convincing as they use real customers names and addresses.
“Scammers are also using fast loan schemes offering ‘fast cash’ or investment opportunities in the likes of BitCoin. The scammers will request upfront payment for verification costs or guarantor fees however, when the loan or investment never materialises, those responsible are long gone. These can be advertised on apps, social media posts or online marketplaces. Victims often end up losing money with many facing financial difficulty.
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