Friday, 28 August 2026

Investment scams surge

A government-backed campaign to help make investing 'feel more normal, more visible and more relevant to everyday life' is encouraging more of us to invest. But there's also a growing threat of scammers looking to target new investors.

Our fraud expert, Faye Lipson, explains how these scammers operate and some common tactics to watch out for, including an AI-generated Nigel Farage video and fake trading firms. 

Source: Which? (27 Aug 2026) 

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

The most common WhatsApp scams

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