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Luxury Advent Calendar Scam #TooGoodToBeTrue


Good afternoon,

Now that memories of  Halloween and Fireworks Night are fading fast, you may have started to think about and plan for Christmas.  Sorry if you feel it's a bit early to mention the festive season, but please do be on your guard for online shopping scams.  The BBC issued a recent report about an advent calendar scam we want to make you aware of:

Advent calendars: Warning over scam ads for luxury products - BBC News

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdxvkkjd9vko

 

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If you realise you’ve been scammed and wish to report a fraud that has already happened, please report it to Action Fraud either phone 0300 123 2040 or online at: Action Fraud

If a crime is in progress, and/or you are in fear for yourself or someone else, and/or there is evidence in situ that could be damaged/destroyed, please phone 999 immediately. 

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Thank you – Fraud Safeguarding Team


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