There have been a number of scams circulating in recent times from people pretending to be the NHS and asking people to order a Covid test to Revolut customers being warned that scammers are sending 'convincing texts' pretending a payment has been scheduled.
At the beginning of last month, we reported that experts issued a warning amid a scam that has been on the go for the last year targeting people who are in need of financial help - many of which have seen hundreds if not thousand being drained from their banks.
And now Trading Standards have issued a reminder to people that they can recieve a free call blocking SIM card to individuals who are most at risk.