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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Fraud, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. 🚨 Fraud Alert - Beware of Mobile Phone & Tablet Scams 🚨
We have received recent reports of fraud involving individuals claiming to represent a company branded "SKY PROMOTIONS."
Members of the public are being contacted and offered what appear to be free mobile phones, tablets, or other electronic devices. The callers then request a deposit payment, claiming the items need to be ordered through a separate retailer.
Once bank details or payment information have been provided, victims report that money has been taken from their accounts without authorisation.
⚠️ Remember: If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Fraud Prevention Advice:
✅ Be cautious of unsolicited calls, messages, emails, or social media contacts offering free gifts or heavily discounted products.
✅ Never provide your bank details, card information, passwords, or security codes to someone who contacts you unexpectedly.
✅ Research the company independently before making any payments. Check for genuine reviews and verify contact details through official websites.
✅ Be wary of requests for upfront deposits or administration fees in exchange for "free" products or prizes.
✅ Never feel pressured into making an immediate decision. Genuine businesses will give you time to consider an offer.
✅ If you receive a suspicious call, hang up and contact the company directly using contact details you have sourced yourself.
✅ Regularly monitor your bank account for any unauthorised transactions and report any concerns immediately to your bank.
Reporting Fraud
If you believe you have been targeted by a fraudster, report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online at www.actionfraud.police.uk. If money has been taken from your account, contact your bank immediately.
Please help protect friends, family members, and vulnerable relatives by sharing this advice and encouraging them to remain vigilant against scams and fraudsters.
#StopThinkFraud #FraudAwareness #ScamAlert #CrimePrevention #StaySafe
![]() People in the UK lost £1.2bn to fraud in 2022, the equivalent of £2,300 every minute, according to bank industry group UK Finance. It said around three million scams took place, with frauds involving payment cards being the most common. Fraud is when trickery is used to gain a dishonest advantage, which is often financial, over another person. Cybercrime is any criminal act dealing with computers and networks. To report an incident of cybercrime or fraud and for further information visit the Action Fraud website at www.actionfraud.police.uk. If you haven’t already listed Action Fraud as an Information Provider who can send you information and alerts, why not click on the settings button at the bottom of this email, log into your account and update your sharing settings. Get Involved Please consider getting involved and contribute to the local priority survey, we may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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