17.10.2024

Welcome to the latest edition of the Scam Share bulletin, which is available to view by clicking here.

Stay Scam Aware and please keep sharing any relevant information in this bulletin with friends and family.

In This Issue:

Recently Reported Scams

• Cost of Living Payment Scams
• Driveway Scams
• Spray Foam Insulation Scams
• “Hello Mum/Dad” Scams

Ongoing Scams / Campaigns

• Roof Coating Scams
• ‘Detail Therapy’ Campaign

Welcome to the latest edition of the Scam Share bulletin, which is available to view by clicking here.

Stay Scam Aware and please keep sharing any relevant information in this bulletin with friends and family.

In This Issue:

Recently Reported Scams

• Roof Coating Scams
• Police Impersonation Scams
• Parking Fine Scams
• Pension Scams
  

Ongoing Scams / Campaigns

• Student Safety
• Misleading Adverts for Energy Efficiency Products

Where to Report Scams

Scams
In Scotland, report all scams toAdvice Direct Scotland by calling 0808 164 6000 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) or online at www.consumeradvice.scot

Fraud
If you have been the victim of fraud, report it to Police Scotland on 101 or 999 in an emergency.

Suspicious Emails
You can forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk and send links from websites which you think are trying to scam the public to the National Cyber Security Centre's scam website reporting service at www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/about-this-website/report-scam-website

Suspicious Text Messages
If you receive a suspicious text message you can forward it to 7726. The free-of-charge ‘7726’ service enables your provider to investigate and take action if malicious content is found.

You may have seen in the press that the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry has launched its listening project, Let’s Be Heard: Sharing Scotland’s COVID Experience. We are keen to ensure that the views of the people living in North Lanarkshireare represented, and I am writing to ask if you can support us to do this.

Let’s Be Heard is inviting everyone affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland to share their experiences with the Inquiry. By hearing directly from people across the country, the Inquiry can better understand how the pandemic impacted our lives and communities. This will help Scotland to learn important lessons for the future.

Please use this link to access further information and share your experienceLet’s Be Heard: Sharing Scotland’s COVID Experience.