@ScamFreeAngus

Angus Council, Police Scotland, local banks, businesses and charities are working in partnership to stamp out scams in Angus. Don't be a victim!

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Hoping to get tickets for the top summer events? Stay safe from #TicketFraud. ✅Only buy tickets from trusted sources. ❌Say no to bank transfers and pay by credit card instead. 🔐 Protect your accounts. 🔎 Check if your ticket vendor is a @STARticketing member. Find out more ➡️ actionfraud.police.uk/ticket…
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🏖️ Planning a last-minute trip? Don’t let fraudsters trip you up this summer. 🌴Holiday fraud affected over 6,000 travellers last year. ☀️ 👉 Find out more: actionfraud.police.uk/holida… #StopHolidayFraud #ScamAware
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Have you been told by a cold caller that you’re eligible for a grant for insulation, solar panels or a new boiler? Don’t take their word for it - contact @HomeEnergyScot for free, impartial advice about grants and funding for energy efficiency measures and #ShutOutScammers
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Confused about which grants and loans are available for energy efficiency measures in your home? Don’t believe cold callers who say you are eligible for grants/funding – seek legitimate and trusted advice from Home Energy Scotland 👉homeenergyscotland.org/ #ShutOutScammers
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Check the caller is legitimate. Make the call
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Data shows there was a rise of social media and email account hacking reported in 2024, with a total of 35,434 reports made to Action Fraud, compared to 22,530 reports made in 2023.
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🏖️Unsure about a holiday deal? Remember to always: ✅ do your research and ✅ check if the travel company is an @ABTOT_UK or @ABTAtravel member or @ATOLprotected holder. Follow our advice for a fraud-free holiday advice 👇actionfraud.police.uk/holida…
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In this week's #ScamShare bulletin: 🗨️Spray Foam Removal Scams 🗨️Delivery Scams: QR Codes 🗨️Driving Licence & Test Scams 🗨️Gardening Scams 🗨️ 'Ex-Offender' Doorstep Scams 🗨️Gift Card Scams Please read & share➡️mailchi.mp/8e75993132ac/trad…
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Fighting pension fraud is a shared responsibility. Together we can protect savers. 👉 Read our blog to learn how PSAG partners are working together to safeguard savers, and the vital role you can play. ow.ly/bH5W50Vcu3o #PensionFraud #ProtectYourPension #PSAG
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@reportfrauduk7 Mar 2025
🚨Watch out for fake job recruitment ads. 🚨 ⚠️If you receive a job offer, always carry out thorough research to ensure the employer is legitimate and never pay advance fees. 🔎Spot the signs of recruitment fraud👇 actionfraud.police.uk/a-z-of…
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This #SaferInternetDay be #ScamAware of the most frequently reported email scams👇 Don't click on links in unexpected emails. If a message says there's a problem with your account, log in via the official website/app rather than clicking a link #ScamShare
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@reportfrauduk4 Feb 2025
⚠Watch out for #cryptocurrency scams. Follow these tips to protect yourself: ✅Don’t rush into making a decision. ✅ Seek advice first. ✅Protect yourself and check @theFCA Warning List: fca.org.uk/scamsmart
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Love at first sight … or maybe not.
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🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fake Storm Éowyn welfare texts mimic legit systems like Crisis24 to harvest data. DO NOT reply or click links. Forward to 7726 to report & verify messages with trusted sources. Stay safe! 🌪 #StormÉowyn #ScamAlert #ConsumerProtection
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Rogue traders are going door to door this winter, offering to coat roofs/house exteriors & saying their product will reduce energy bills Don’t deal with cold callers - find approved & trusted traders via approvedtrader.scot Read more➡️mailchi.mp/74b59f60c4ad/trad…
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😟 Had a problem with a shop when buying for #Christmas? Our online tool can help you check if you’ve been scammed. Be #ScamAware and head over to our website ⤵️ bit.ly/3ZM3Y51
Silhouette of a magnifying glass, text inside it reads “Check if it’s a scam” with the Citizens Advice logo and hashtag #ScamAware

ALT Silhouette of a magnifying glass, text inside it reads “Check if it’s a scam” with the Citizens Advice logo and hashtag #ScamAware

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advice.scot@advicedotscot26 Dec 2024
🎁 Shopping online this Boxing Day? Be cautious! ✔️ Stick to trusted retailers and double-check website links. Never share your bank details unless you’re sure the site is legitimate. Report scams to consumeradvice.scot at 0808 164 6000 or via scamwatch.scot
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📨Received an email which you’re not quite sure about? 🤔Is it asking you to log in to your account, or maybe to “confirm” your payment details? ⚠️If you are suspicious, you should report it by forwarding the email to: [email protected] #CyberProtect
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@reportfrauduk6 Dec 2024
💰Releasing funds early and time-pressure offers are some of the telltale signs of pension fraud. Be on the lookout for these warning signs. ❌A guaranteed better return on your savings. ❌Pressure to invest. ❌Downplayed risk of losing your money. #ProtectYourPension
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Today we're launching our A-Z of scams👇 Over the festive period, scammers will try to exploit people's worries about the cost of living, so we're highlighting 26 scams to be aware of We'll focus on one letter a day - keep an eye out for A later today! tsscot.co.uk/a-z-scams/
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