Thursday, 12 December 2024

The biggest scams of 2024

It's been a big year for scams - in fact, the first quarter of 2024 saw the most fraud complaints ever recorded by the Financial Ombudsman Service.

From the frighteningly fast rise of AI to a resurgence of older tactics, take a look at the biggest scams of the year and follow our tips to avoid falling victim in 2025 and beyond.

The 2024 scams round-up

Source: Which? (11 Dec 2024)

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

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