National Trading Standards Scams Team

⚠️35,434 people reported their email or social media account hacked in 2024.

✅ Turn on 2SV and double the protection on your most important accounts. #TurnOn2SV

Find out more: stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk/protect-yourse…

Keep your guard up against investment scams ahead of the upcoming ISA deadline 👀 ⏰

- Avoid clicking on social media ads🔗
- Always do your research 🔍
- High returns with low risk is a huge red flag 🚩

Find out more: takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/advice/general…

People don’t realise they’ve become a victim of a scam, many feel that the criminals are their friends, and feel worried if they don’t respond to demands or requests.
Read more here:
friendsagainstscams.org.uk/news-and-updat…
#NoBlameNoShame #WeAreScamSurvivors

Have you checked that invoice?📜

Criminals can send fake invoices that look genuine hoping you will pay without checking the account details.

Always question payment information changes and confirm details directly with the company. #TakeFive

Are those new bank details genuine? 🤔 It’s nearly tax year-end and criminals might use this to rush you into paying a fake invoice.

They might send you genuine looking invoice but change bank account details.

#TakeFive to speak to the supplier directly before you pay.