Fraudsters are quick to exploit major news events to deceive unsuspecting victims.
Scammers can easily set up copycat websites or social media profiles in just a matter of minutes, posing as an organisation currently in the headlines and using these platforms to trick people into various scams.
One example involves scammers impersonating Ofgem to offer an 'energy bill rebate scheme' to families struggling to meet their payments.
See more examples of how fraudsters exploit news headlines and how you can dodge them.
Major event scams
Source: Which? (26 Sep 2023)