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Action Fraud (Action
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Payment diversion alert
Fraudsters are emailing members of the public who are expecting to make a payment for property repairs. The fraudsters will claim to be the tradesman who has recently completed work at your property. They will use a similar email address to that of your genuine tradesman. They will ask for funds to be transferred directly via bank transfer. Once payment is made the victims of the scam soon realise they have been deceived when the genuine tradesman requests payment for their services.
Protect yourself
- Always check the
email address is exactly the same as previous correspondence with the genuine
contact.
- For any request
of payment via email verify the validity of the request with a phone call to the
person who carried out the work.
- Check the email
for spelling and grammar as these signs can indicate that the email is not
genuine.
- Payments via bank
transfer offer no financial protection; consider using alternative methods such
as a credit card or PayPal which offer protection and an avenue for
recompense.
If you believe that
you have been a victim of fraud you can report it online http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud or by telephone
0300 123 2040.
