A homeowner had his Hotmail account hacked and he unwittingly paid a fraudster for building work rather than the tradesman who had done the work. Always speak with suppliers before making online payments.
Anyone can be taken in by a scam, so don’t feel embarrassed or ashamed if it happens to you.
If you think you’ve been scammed, or you’ve spotted a scam contact: Action Fraud www.actionfraud... telephone: 0300 123 2040 or report it online: www.actionfraud... and get help.
7 сен 2024