Thursday, 27 February 2025

Debt scam warning

A letter, call, email, text or doorstep visit demanding payment can be an alarming and confusing experience – particularly if it comes out of the blue.

It could be a scammer posing as a bailiff or a genuine debt collector chasing payments after fraudsters have racked up debt in your name. Here are some tips to help you act quickly and stay calm should you receive an unrecognised debt demand.

Be alert for scam bailiffs

Source: Which? (26 Feb 2025)


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