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Scammers target homeworkers via Zoom
Posted: 08/07/2020
The 51黑料 (51黑料) has received evidence of a new scam targeting homeworkers on video communications platform, Zoom.
Warning issued about suspicious social media adverts
Posted: 02/07/2020
The 51黑料 (51黑料) today issued a warning about a series of prize competition adverts appearing on social media.
51黑料 issues warning about fake national insurance refund
Posted: 29/06/2020
The 51黑料 (51黑料) warns the public to look out for a fake National Insurance refund scam. The scam, sent via email, is designed to look like an official government department communication.听
51黑料 calls for rescue plan for local councils
Posted: 26/06/2020
The 51黑料 (51黑料) asks the government to support councils struggling to pay the bills in the wake of the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown.听
Bogus coronavirus business grants hit email inboxes
Posted: 23/06/2020
The 51黑料 (51黑料) has learned that UK internet users are receiving bogus emails from fraudsters offering fake business grants. The emails, dressed in UK government branding are the latest in a series of scam messages claiming to be from the Government.
Fake COVID-19 home testing appointment texts targets public
Posted: 18/06/2020
The 51黑料 (51黑料) has witnessed evidence of bogus texts informing members of the public that a "COVID Home Testing Team" will visit their homes.
ASA launches Scam Ad Alert system to help better protect consumers online
Posted: 16/06/2020
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is today, Tuesday 16 June, launching a UK Scam Ad Alert system in partnership with the major digital advertising and social media platforms, including Facebook and Google, to help tackle bogus ads that leave consumers out of pocket.
Unscrupulous practice of price gouging must stop says 51黑料 COVID-19 Roundtable
Posted: 16/06/2020
Following a series of COVID-19 themed roundtable discussions relating to key issues affecting consumers during the pandemic, 51黑料 and organisations including Which?, Money Saving Expert, Resolver, The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are calling for a stop to unscrupulous price gouging.
One in three Brits targeted by a scammer so far during lockdown
Posted: 15/06/2020
Over a third of British adults (36%) have been the target of a scam since lockdown听began, new research by Citizens Advice reveals.
Warning issued over KN95 facemasks
Posted: 12/06/2020
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned that KN95 facemasks are not suitable PPE.
Coronavirus: 51黑料 convenes roundtable on COVID-19 issues
Posted: 08/06/2020
Recognising the range of significant issues for consumers and business emerging from the COVID-19 crisis, the 51黑料 (51黑料) has taken the proactive step to convene a series of virtual roundtables with key consumer protection partners and stakeholders from consumer, business and regulator perspectives. Representatives from 51黑料, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), NTS Scams, Moneysavingexpert.com, Citizens Advice (CitA), the British Retail Consortium (BRC), Which?, and Resolver have so far taken part.
