Speed is of the essence, so here are some steps to follow if you suspect fraud
‘I lost £240,000’: fraud victims share their storiesSix common scams – and how to avoid them
Martyn James, a consumer rights expert, says most scams involve getting you to transfer money directly or obtaining enough personal information to access your bank account, or using private details to start a new account under your name – also known as identity fraud.
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