Hello Everyone, 

I just wanted to send a reminder out about scams – which unfortunately we all need to remain vigilant of for both ourselves and more vulnerable friends and family. 

A great way to keep up to date with current scams is to sign up for the Trading Standards Scotland Scam Share Bulletin –  https://www.tsscot.co.uk/news/scam-share/

This includes information on current scams, guidance on how and where to report them and additional information such as that below, specifically designed to assist older people – 

https://www.cyberfraudhub.org/resource-database/a-guide-to-avoidingfraud-and-scams-forolder-people

I’ve attached the latest edition of the bulletin which covers the following topics – AI, cryptocurrency, QR codes, delivery, rebate, gift card and paypal scams.  

It is difficult to go into every sort of scam but whatever the scammers story the end will be that they want your bank details / money / personal details.

Scam red flags to be aware of – 

If you think you have a scammer on the phone just hang up!

For more information contact the Crime Prevention Team via edinburghpreventandintervent@edinburgh.police.uk

Or see the Police Scotland website

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

Regards

PC Campbell

West End Police Station

Edinburgh