Latest scams
House buyers. If you are in the process of buying a house be aware of this scam that is currently destroying home buyers. Scammers are hacking solicitor’s accounts and sending emails with fake bank account details on them so that when you transfer the deposit to your solicitor it goes straight to the scammers bank account. You can read about a recent case, in an article provided by the Times Newspaper, which took place in London. However we have also had reports of Island residents falling victim to this scam.BT Residents are receiving calls advising them that their internet is about to be disconnected and to press 1 to contact BT and 2 to disconnect immediately. This is a scam hang up straight away, companies will never contact you in this way.
Yodel We have received reports about a parcel delivery scam where fake emails have been received from Yodel. The emails try to convince the potential victim that they have missed a parcel delivery, and then prompt them to update their details, it appears to be an attempt to gain personal/banking information. If you are unsure about an email that you receive always contact the sender using contact details that you have obtained independently.
