{"id":637,"date":"2020-05-18T11:44:58","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T09:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pfadvisors.co.uk\/?p=637"},"modified":"2023-03-28T10:31:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T08:31:00","slug":"equip-yourself-be-scam-smart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pfadvisors.co.uk\/en\/equip-yourself-be-scam-smart\/","title":{"rendered":"Equip yourself \u2013 be scam smart"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>New figures from Action Fraud have shown that fraudsters are taking advantage of people\u2019s fears at this vulnerable time to get hold of their hard earned money.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The national fraud reporting centre said that reports of scams had increased by 400% in March4, mostly due to a sharp increase in online shopping scams centring around the sale of personal protective equipment (PPE) or hand sanitiser, which subsequently failed to arrive. Other types of scam reported included phishing, investment fraud and lender loan fraud. Keep your cash where you can see it. The government has released advice5 to help you keep yourself and your money, safe from fraud. This includes checking the company\u2019s credentials via a reliable source such as the FCA\u2019s Financial Services Register, not clicking on links from unknown senders, being wary of deals that sound too good to be true, not giving out personal details and seeking professional financial advice before making any decisions. Guidance in uncertain times Anxiety and stress can make us more vulnerable to fraud, so make sure you come to us before making any big financial decisions. We\u2019re here to keep you and your finances safe during this period of uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>4Action Fraud, 2020<\/p>\n<p>5GOV.UK, 2020<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udea8 Data accurate as of the date of publication \u2013 18.05.2020.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udea8 The above material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a sales offer or financial advice. Before taking out any insurance, credit agreement or other financial product, you should obtain individual advice on your requirements and the general terms of the contract.<\/p>\n<p>Source: Quilter Financial Planning &#8211; Essentially Mortgages Q2 2020<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New figures from Action Fraud have shown that fraudsters are taking advantage of people\u2019s fears at this vulnerable time to get hold of their hard earned money. 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