Tags: scams
Online shopping traps in lead up to Christmas
Posted: Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:31
Citizens Advice Charnwood warns about online shopping traps in the lead up to Christmas.
At a time when many people are struggling to pay the bills it is important not to get caught out. Online shopping... Read More »
Have I been scammed?
Posted: Thu, 20 Jul 2023 13:21
I bought a pram for £400 online, but it never arrived. At checkout it said delivery would take 3-5 working days, but I never received any tracking information. I chased the seller and they said they'd... Read More »
Be Scam Aware
Posted: Fri, 13 May 2022 13:33
'Be Scam Aware' advises Citizens Advice Charnwood
Criminals use a wide range of methods to commit fraud and scams. Here are some things to look out for….
Something may be a scam if:
- it seems too good... Read More »
Be scam aware
Posted: Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:49
PRESS RELEASE 14 June 2021
Citizens Advice Charnwood advise local people to be scam aware
78% of people across the East Midlands have been targeted by a scammer since January, new research by Citizens Advicehas... Read More »
A third of people in the East Midlands targeted by a scammer since lockdown began
Posted: Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:45
One in 3 people[39%] intheEast Midlands have been the target of a scam since lockdown came into effect across the country, finds Citizens Advice
Over half ofpeople[58%]are worried someone they know will... Read More »