CORONAVIRUS SCAMS
Criminals are exploiting the coronavirus outbreak to scam the unwary. Discover the warning signs of fraud and seven tips to protect yourself.
Coronavirus-related scams can take many forms. They usually attempt to impersonate a person or organisation you may know and trust.
Many trick people into purchasing products and services relating to COVID-19, such as protective face masks, hand sanitiser or testing kits, that are never delivered. Another scam is a fake email soliciting donations to buy medical supplies for the NHS.
Some seek to capitalise on the temporary closure of bank branches by deceiving people into switching to online banking.
Criminals have also seized on the sudden shift to home working, to target malicious attacks on remote access and collaboration tools, such as audio and video conferencing services. So it's very important to keep updated your operating software and apps running on home computers and other devices.