Friday, 18 October 2024

'A scammer impersonated my solicitor'

A couple who were in the process of buying a house were duped out of thousands of pounds by a convincing scam that involved impersonating their solicitor.

An email, which came from their solicitor's address, asked them to transfer their house deposit. After they realised they'd been scammed, they reported it to their bank, which refused to fully reimburse them. Find out what happened when our scam expert stepped in to help.

How to get your money back

Source: Which? (15 Oct 2024)

https://bexleywatch.blogspot.com/2026/01/stay-connected-join-bexley-borough.html

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