Fraudsters will often create online adverts. These will usually appear in web searches or as social media adverts

Impersonation scams are extremely common. Here, the scammer calls you or sends you an SMS pretending to be your bank. Sometimes they call or text from the official phone number of your bank (this is known as number ‘spoofing’ and is quite easy to do).

Job or ‘Task’ Scams are becoming more common. This could be because they can be very convincing or it could be down to more people seeking supplementary income due to the cost of living crisis. Here at The Fraud Protection Group, this is now the most common type of scam that we are dealing with.

Online dating scams are a growing concern for individuals who use dating websites and dating apps to find prospective partners. These scams can be financially and emotionally devastating for the victim, and they can also be difficult to detect. In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of online dating scams, how to spot them, and what you can do to protect yourself.

Purchasing a car online has never been easier, with more and more people turning to the internet to purchase their newest vehicle. You are able to compare prices online and can arrange finance without having to see the vehicle beforehand. It is incredibly important to carry out some critical checks before buying a car, especially if you are not able to view it before the sale is completed.

There has been a lot of media coverage in recent years promoting how investing in cryptocurrency can make a lot of money, and quickly. Cryptocurrency is not regulated in the way, for example, banking is. This means that any investment is extremely risky and should be considered and researched extensively beforehand.