Did you know scams cost the UK economy £5-£10 Billion a year, with over 50% of people over 65 having already been targeted by scams; and only 5% of all scams reported? This week’s scam and fraud warnings from Action Fraud: With more stores reopening, and online shopping slots becoming […]
GIVE CARERS THE VOICE THEY DESERVE, SAY LOCAL LIB DEMS
Local Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson, James MacCleary (pictured), is backing a campaign asking people across our community who care for relatives to get in touch and share their story – to mark national Carers Rights Day this week. Local Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson, James MacCleary, said: “Over 10,000 people across […]
Surge In Online Shopping Fraud
Reports of online shopping fraud have surged by 30% over the pandemic as many of us continue to shop online in light of current restrictions. Figures from Action Fraud show that criminals conned 17,407 shoppers out of almost £13.5 million over the Christmas period last year, an increase of over 20% when compared to […]