As if we haven’t all had enough to deal with and worry about since the outset of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the situation has unfortunately been exploited by fraudsters with fake offers of vaccinations. At times of disasters and other crises, there is invariably an increase in fraudulent activity, for […]
Fake Covid kits, medical supplies and more sold online
Criminals are targeting people looking to buy medical supplies online, sending emails offering fake medical support and scamming people who may be vulnerable or increasingly isolated at home. It should be added that Hunter Medical currently advertising on Seahaven FM is not a scam, with Hand Sanitiser as advertised being […]
Fight against scams saves more than £1 million
CAMMERS attempting to con East Sussex residents out of hundreds of thousands of pounds have been thwarted by trading standards officers. Figures revealed at a Sussex and Surrey scams event last week shows that the 118 call blockers installed by East Sussex Trading Standards since 2014 had prevented residents losing […]
Romance Fraud Awareness
Fraudsters have been targeting vulnerable and elderly residents ahead of Valentines Day, with a few reported cases these past few weeks. Romance fraudsters often join online chats, or group forums targetted at our older communities. Unlike other fraudsters they do not initially ask the victims for money; instead they spend […]
Scam Talk Seaford
PCSO Turvey was joined by NatWest community bankers this week in Morrisons Seaford, offering support and advice on recent scams, and local frauds. Together they spoke to shoppers offering first-hand experience and advice on keeping them, and those around them safe. It’s very important to keep up to date with […]