Friday, 8 August 2025

Task scam groups exposed

We discovered two scam groups using the messaging app Telegram to peddle fake remote job offers known as task scams.


Task scams are when fraudsters offer fake jobs that involve completing simple tasks. However, those 'recruited' are often conned into handing over their own cash. We expose the two scam groups and explain what to do if you've fallen victim.


Source: Which? (07 Aug 2025)

https://bexleywatch.blogspot.com/2026/03/working-together-for-safer-bexley.html

Sim-swap fraud warning

Sim-swap fraud is when a scammer steals your phone number by tricking your network provider into transferring it to a Sim card they own. Th...