New research suggests that every year, 40 million people in the UK are targeted by criminal gangs, with victims losing an estimated £1.3 billion in 2021 to frauds and scams. Common tactics used by cybercriminals include email or text phishing, false billing and online shopping scams, with 50,015 reports of phishing reported in 2022 alone.
Unfortunately, scams are becoming more sophisticated - and more common. As the new year begins, it’s important for everyone to be vigilant and aware of tactics criminals often use to trick consumers into parting with their hard-earned cash.
Alan Blaney, the Fraud Expert at Focus Training, has shared the most sophisticated and common scams to be aware of in 2023. He also reveals how to recognise the red flags on emails, telephone calls and text messages to prevent being duped.
