The scam artist plays on our instinct to trust those who are like us. In some cases, the scam artist may be an established member of the group. The sale of binary options is banned in Canada. Keeping the fact that you have been victimized a secret, only adds more stress to a difficult situation Boiler rooms This type of scam begins with an unsolicited phone call to buy shares in a private company that is about to be listed on a major stock exchange.
They will say that once the company goes public, the value of its shares will skyrocket. The catch? But everything on the site could be fake. Crypto scams Crypto-related scams often promise unrealistic returns with little or no risk to the investor.
The goal is to make you feel afraid of missing out on an opportunity others are profiting from. They may also withhold funds and try to scam you by demanding payments for fake taxation, fees, or other charges. Guaranteed returns or risk-free promises: Crypto-related scams often promise guaranteed daily returns. Crypto assets are volatile and there is no guarantee of returns. Crypto assets have many risks associated with them.
As with any investment, be sure you know the risks you are exposed to before you speculate, buy or trade any crypto asset. The goal is to make you feel afraid of missing out on an opportunity your friends are profiting from. Be skeptical if you receive an unsolicited crypto-related pitch. Unregistered activity: Make sure the company, platform or individual you are considering is properly registered, if required.
You can search registration using the National Registration Search , and if you are uncertain about registration requirements or if securities laws apply to an offer, you can contact your local securities regulator. Email or text messaging spam Spam is an unsolicited message via email or text message that promotes a product or service, including investments.
These messages can come in a variety of forms, including investment advice, offers to invest in stocks or crypto currencies, or fake solicitations from legitimate financial institutions. Delete it and block further messages from that sender. Exempt Securities Scams Exempt securities on their own are not scams—but these investments, typically aimed at wealthier investors, are often the basis of a scam.
You may be told that the investment is only available to very wealthy people, but an exception will be made for you—all you have to do is sign some paperwork. This paperwork usually involves lying about how much money you make. Since exempt securities are very risky, you could lose all of your investment.
Forex scam Foreign exchange forex scams often find their victims through ads placed in newspapers, or on radio, TV, or websites. The ads offer you an exciting opportunity to invest your money on the forex market, buy software or sign up for trading courses. If you are unsure, ask them to make an appointment for when you can have family or a neighbour present. Not all callers are con men, but sales people can be pushy too.
Fortunately the lady realised something was not right and refused to deal with them further before giving them any money. This lady was approached again by different men trying a different angle within a week! It is best not to engage with callers either at the door or on the phone. In both cases the con men were well presented, charming, fluent and had a good answer for everything.
If you are concerned about damage to your home it is best to discuss this with family and work towards finding a reputable workman. Seasonal burglaries - protect yourself Please keep your home secure while you are away. There have been recent cases of burglars accessing homes through open windows and doors, so do take extra care to close and lock everything up before leaving home and make sure ground floor windows and doors are locked at night. Upstairs windows clearly would be best locked, but during hot weather understandably we want air at night.
Burglaries at night are much rarer, but burglars will be attracted to open windows, so do consider how easily accessible your open windows could be, especially if you have a flat roof beneath. A burglar alarm is a big deterrant so consider one if you have not yet fitted. An alarm will at least deter a burglar, alert neighbours and even at worst will prevent a burglar from being in your home for more than a few seconds greatly limiting the impact of the burglary.
Fraudsters are spoofing genuine HMRC telephone numbers to deceive their victims over the phone. The fraudsters suggest victims can avoid this, by arranging payment to be made immediately by methods such as bank transfer or by purchasing iTunes gift cards. Often, the period for which the tax is allegedly due is distant enough to guarantee the victim will have little, if any, paperwork or ability to verify the claims.
Once the money is paid the suspects sever all contact with the victim. If HMRC contact you via telephone they will quote the reference number on the initial letter you should have received. HMRC will not discuss something you are not already aware of, like a tax investigation, and will NOT demand immediate payment.
Take action Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information. Instead, contact the company directly using trusted methods such as a known email address or phone number. Under no circumstances would a genuine bank or some other trusted organisation force you to make a financial transaction on the spot. Report Phishing attempts.
If you receive a call, text or email of this nature and have not lost money, you can report this as phishing to Action Fraud Forex trading and brokerage scams UK consumers are being increasingly targeted by unauthorised forex trading and brokerage firms offering the chance the trade in foreign exchange, according to National Trading Standards. Most consumers report they initially receive some returns, they are then encouraged to invest more money.
Some scammers sell details on to other criminals who then offer to get your money back or buy back the investment after you pay a fee. Protect yourself: Check the firm is regulated by the FCA. Ask the company for the firm reference number FRN. Never use a phone number link in an email or website from the firm offering the investment. Be wary of promised returns that sound too good to be true.
Seek independent financial advice or guidance before investing. The links in the emails lead to malicious websites. Could you help catch criminals? If you have any CCTV or Ring video doorbell that records, you might be able to help the police with their investigations. Neighbourhood Watch has set up a CCTV Watch across Barnet to assist police investigating crime, so if you do have a recording device, and you would like to help, email the police on hale. Police will then contact you if there is an incident in you street to see if you have captured anything and then visit you to examine the footage TV Licensing scam update First identified by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau NFIB in September , this continues to be reported to Action Fraud in high numbers.
Fraudsters are sending the public fake TV Licensing emails that are designed to steal their personal and financial information. Remember, criminals can spoof phone numbers and email addresses to appear as companies you know and trust, such as TV Licensing. Your bank will never call and ask you for your PIN, full banking password, or ask you to transfer money out of your account. If you suspect your identity may have been stolen you can check your credit file quickly and easily online.
Use a reputable service provider and follow up on any unexpected or suspicious results. If you have been a victim of fraud or cyber crime, report it to Action Fraud at actionfraud. Fake police phone calls According to Neighbourhood watch in East Finchley, there have been reports of scammers calling to say they are the POLICE from Hammersmith and they have arrested someone using your bank card - and need you to confirm your details to prevent further use.
Fake online BT scam offering enhanced secuity A local Neighbourhood Watch member alerted us to his experience of a recent online security protection fraud. He received a call from someone claiming to be from BT to say they had run a security check and that someone had been using his IP address to engage in unsavoury activities.
He was offered enhanced security, for which there was normally a change, but he was being offered it for free. He was passed to a 'technician' who got him to install a programme called Team Viewer on his laptop. He later discovered that this allowed the criminal to take control of his computer.
He was then asked to log onto his Amazon email account by another 'technician, and a third 'technician asked him to log into his bank account and enter details into his bank pass reader. This took two and a half hours and as soon as he had finished the call, he contacted his bank and then BT who confirmed that it was a fraud. Always check the identity of a caller if you suspect they are not from the organisation they claim to be from - use numbers listed in the directory - and if possible phone back on a different phone.
If anyone you do know know tries to install Team Viewer on your computer, stop the call. A Ban on Pension Cold Calls The government has announced its ban on cold calling in relation to pensions making them illegal. The ban is effective from Wednesday 9th January. This is a strong step forward to help prevent older people becoming a victim of a pension scam.
If someone calls you out of the blue about your pension, the call is illegal and likely to be a fraudster. Action Fraud said it received 5, complaints about such emails between 1 October and the end of December - so stay aware! So f you are visited at your home address by someone claiming to be from British Gas without an appointment, do not let them in without checking with British Gas first on Keep your door securely shut, and if you have a door chain put it on.
Be aware of cold callers. If you're not sure who is at your door, don't open it. If you believe bogus callers are trying to access your home, call police on Check the identity of the caller by calling the company they are claiming to be from i. Use the telephone numbers listed in your local directory or provided independently by your service provider or online on their website. Do not use any telephone numbers provided by the caller - they may be bogus.
Boiler scam A company that claims to service boilers have been ringing people, claiming that their boiler guarantee has run out, and are taking bank details to renew the guarantee. They call themselves The Boiler Company UK, but never service the boilers once they've taken the money. They hold a lot of personal information about people and seem to know when people's service date is due. Trading Standards is currently looking into this scam and in the meantime, never give any personal or financial details to a cold caller.
Keep your utility company numbers handy — from your bills. Black Friday! How to shop online safely Criminals use weaknesses in software to attack your devices and steal information, such as your payment details. Email accounts Use a strong, separate password for your email account. Criminals can use your email to access other online accounts, such as those you use for online shopping.
The volume of online shopping related phishing emails increases significantly during the holiday period. Remember, if a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Payments via bank transfer offer you no protection if you become a victim of fraud. Fakephone scam There have been recent reports of phone calls allegedly from the tax office telling people that they owe money. The caller carries on, giving reference numbers, threatening to freeze his bank account. He was asked how much money he had in the account, and they tried to arrange someone to come within the hour and collect a payment.
Another woman was told that the police were on their way. This can be very frightening. Remember, it's a scam if someone calls you claiming to be from HMRC saying that you will be arrested, that we are filing a lawsuit against you, or even that you are owed a tax refund, and asks for information such as your name, credit card or bank details. Take action - forward suspicious emails claiming to be from HMRC to phishing hmrc.
HMRC Debt management teams do contact members of the public by phone about paying outstanding debts. Depending on the circumstances and to give the customer confidence it is actually HMRC calling, information may be disclosed to the caller which only HMRC is party to Calls from the majority of HMRC offices will leave caller identification data, i.
Cashpoing scams These have dropped dramatically but do not drop your huard. Scammers are now targeting the parking metres, getting people to put their cards in to the meters to pay for being 'wrongly parked'. The council does not collect fines this way - watch out for warnings on the meter. Extortion scam!
Cyber criminals send victims their own passwords Cyber criminals are attempting to blackmail unsuspecting victims by claiming to have used the victims' password to install spying malware on the victims' computer. What makes this scam so convincing is that the email usually includes a genuine password the victim has used for one of their online accounts.
We believe criminals obtain the passwords from data breaches. Here's an example of what the email may look like. What to do if you get one of these emails? The police advise that you do not pay criminals. Always use a strong, separate password for important accounts, such as your email. Where available, enable two-factor authentication 2FA. Always install the latest software and app updates. Install, or enable, anti-virus software on your laptops and computers and keep it update.
If you have received one of these emails and paid the ransom, report it to your local police force. Fake TV licencing emails Action Fraud have alerted us to a sharp increase in reports about fake TV Licensing emails claiming to offer refunds. The links provided in the emails lead to phishing websites designed to steal personal and financial details. Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text. Cashpoint scam update Distraction thefts continue Keep an eye out for distraction thefts at cashpoints and parking meters - and please spread the word about these scams.
Thieves are using various tactics to distract people by speaking to them usually very loudly and with urgency such as: putting a newspaper in front of their face and taking the cash as it is dispensed by the machine. These scammers are very skilled and versatile, moving from one area to another and back. Please make as many vulnerable people aware of these scams and alert the police to suspicious activity.
Scams videos from the Met Police Click here for a film about three common scams that are happening countrywide at the moment, including courier scams, telephone scams and ATM distraction theft. Click here for a film about bogus policeman scams. Fake fine allegatiuons In another cashpoint scam, the men tell the victims that their car is wrongly parked and it will be cheaper to pay a fine now, leading them to a cashpoint.
Then either the card and PIN number is swallowed by a device on the machine or by sleight of hand the card is taken and the victim tells them the PIN number. Offers of help There have been reports of people being approached at the cash points, being offered help in retrieving their card from the machine. The slot on the machine now has the card and the PIN number.
As we do not have any internal cash points on East Finchley High Road any longer, a safer way to get money is to ask for cash back when you do your supermarket shop, buy petrol etc. Number plate theft If you have one of the following makes of car you are more likely to be targeted for a number plate theft. Criminals use them to swap between same make vehicles to try to prevent detection in case a witness gets a vehicle registration number.
You can get them on line too. Contactless card fraud According to Experian. It is theoretically possible that someone could use a registered terminal that is connected to a retail account, but it would be easy to track the thief down. How to avoid contactless card fraud There are now over By removing the need for a PIN code, contactless cards do offer a fast and convenient way to pay, however, they may also offer criminals the opportunity to commit fraud.
Here are some facts behind contactless cards, how fraudsters can take advantage and the best ways to avoid becoming of a victim of credit card fraud. How do contactless cards work? Contactless cards contain both a chip and an antenna that is used to carry out the transaction. When you hold your card on or near a card reader, the reader sends out a signal which is picked up by the antenna.
The chip inside contains information about your account and using this information, the reader can process its payment. Contactless card fraud facts It may seem like contactless technology allows fraudsters an easy way to access your money without a PIN. However, contactless card fraud is relatively low in reality. A test by the consumer group Which?
They were able to extract a card number and expiry date from 10 different contactless cards, but not the name or CVV code on the back. This would not be enough information to make a purchase online from most online retailers. Another method that fraudsters could use is to actually process payments by standing near someone on a train or in another crowded public place and reading their contactless card through their clothes.
When you consider that metal objects near the card would block the signal, the proximity required and the potential for card clash, the chances of successfully processing a payment are reduced. There is a limit on how many times you can use a contactless card before requiring a PIN, which stops criminals from carrying out a large volume of small transactions. If your card is lost or stolen, make sure to report it to your bank or card issuer as soon as possible so it can be cancelled.
You should also keep a close eye on bank statements and your credit report to look for any unusual activity. We will never contact you requesting payments or credit card details. Once an individual's telephone number is on the TPS, it will remain on it and there is no need to update your registration. If you suspect that you have been contacted by a fraudulent organisation, then you can contact Action Fraud to report your concerns.
You have the right to cancel your order from the moment you place your order until 14 working days from the day after you enter into the contract for the provision of the service or from the day you receive your goods. Businesses are required by law to comply with this right to cancel. For more help and advice or if you have trouble obtaining a refund, please contact your local Trading Standards office.
Be a ScamSmart investor Organisations that run investment scams will ignore the fact that you are registered with the TPS. They will cold call you, offering you investment opportunities with high rates of return. Be very cautious if you are approached in this way. Supplement scammers caught! For the full story click here Parking Ticket Scam This has been raised during our Scams Awareness talks in the borough and seems to be continuing.
When he returned a minute later a male told him that a parking warden had taken a photo of his car. The male told him to put his card in the machine He did so, and the man told him to enter his card pin number and press the green button to get the card back.
When he did this they did not. The male said that they must be faulty and the council will send him the cards when they open up the machine. VIW1 then went home. The next day he contacted the council and they advised that this is not how they operate. Burglaries There has been an increase in burglaries on the homes of our elderly residents including two incidents where the victims awoke in the night to burglars in their home.
Fortunately no one was harmed and very little taken. Nearly all burglaries we have attended in East Finchley did not have an alarm or did not have the alarm engaged. Go to www. Check bank statements and know the difference between a direct debit and a CPA A Continuous Payment Authority is a type of regular automatic payment where an individual gives a vendor permission to take money from a credit or debit account whenever the vendor feels money is owed.
They are often used by payday lenders, free trial websites internet service providers, payday loan providers, gyms and subscription sites such as those for magazines. Continuous Payment Authorities should not be confused with Direct Debit arrangements or standing orders. The difference between a CPA and a direct debit is that a CPA gives the company you are paying permission to take payments whenever they want, and take payments for different amounts, without consulting you beforehand.
Often there is no written record of them, and the payer can cancel them by contacting the vendor or their bank. Concerns have been raised about abuse of CPAs by companies to withdraw money from the accounts of unsuspecting customers, who often do not realise the terms and conditions associated with them. Keep a close eye on your bank statement to ensure that all payments match your expectations.
You can cancel a continuous payment authority either by telling the company, or by telling your bank. Only one will come to the door, gain entry and then allow the others in. We are also experiencing an increase in residential burglaries throughout the ward, please make sure you lock up well and use any alarms.
We have had a number of burglaries over the weekend where the burglar has climbed through windows left open Below is a burglary self-assessment survey to see how secure your home is against the burglar Other news.. Panic Buttons: A company called Argenti now have the contract for Barnet assist Call centre and to supply panic buttons for Barnet Phone scams are on the rise with criminals targeting households across the UK to try and defraud people out of their money.
Typically fraudsters try to cold call members of the public pretending to be from a trusted organisation — like your bank, the police, a utility provider or a computer company. They want to get your personal or financial information, encourage you to hand over your cards or cash, or trick into transferring money into accounts they control. Read on to find out about the scams and what you can do to stay safe. How the scams work One of the most common methods we see involves a fraudster posing as your bank or the police.
But the account is actually controlled by the fraudster and when you move the money, they steal it.
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