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BEWARE of loan fee fraud

Loan fee or Advance fee fraud - things to look out for...

If you're asked to pay an upfront fee it could be a scam

If you're asked to pay quickly it could be a scam

If you're asked to pay in an unusual way, such as vouchers or money transfer, it could be a scam

More info on the Financial Conduct Authority website

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