Hi Everyone, 

This post is a reminder about Impersonation Scams, that could catch any of us out!

Scammers may send a text pretending to be a family member to trick you into sending money or they may pretend to be someone from an official organisation such as the Police.

They may claim your bank accounts are at risk from fraudulent activity and that money should be transferred to a ‘safe’ account, they may suggest you give your bank card to a courier they will send to your home or that you withdraw money from your account and give it to a courier for safe keeping. 

The Police will never ask you for money or send a courier.

If you are contacted unexpectedly by any organisation applying pressure to pay money it is highly likely to be a scam. 

Further scam information can be found at 

www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk 

www.stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk

www.scotland.police.uk/advice/scams-and-frauds

www.tsscot.co.uk – Trading Standard Scotland where you can sign up to the Scam share bulletin 

 or contact the local crime prevention team via 

edinburghpreventandintervent@scotland.police.uk

Report scams to Advice Direct Scotland via 0808 164 6000 or www.consumeradvice.com

If you are a victim of fraud, contact Police Scotland on 101, Contact Us form or 999 in an emergency

Suspicious Emails can be forwarded to report@phishing.gov.uk 

Suspicious text messages can be forwarded to 7726