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With Valentine’s day looming the BogusBuster team thought it was crucial to revisit Romance scams and how to avoid them. Whilst we covered this topic in a blog in 2020, sadly this type of fraud goes largely unreported due to the shame and embarrassment associated with having your heart and money stolen. The global pandemic has proved to be Continue reading “https://bogusbuster.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
Without doubt 2020 has been a terrible year and the global effect of COVID-19 has been devastating. Unfortunately, the pandemic has seen a surge in consumers being scammed, with millions of pounds being lost across the UK on everything from fake PPE and COVID-19 cures to romance scams and victims of bogus bank calls. A COVID-free future is looking more likely with Continue reading “https://bogusbuster.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
The countdown to Christmas is upon us and while it should be a time to be merry, sadly, it’s also a time for scammers to target unassuming shoppers. The pandemic has seen an unprecedented rise in scams in 2020, so this Christmas our wish is for everyone to stay safe, so check out these tips to stay ahead of fraudsters. 1. Pay by credit card, debit card Continue reading “https://bogusbuster.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
Last-minute Christmas preparations can be stressful, but don’t let the Christmas rush put you at risk! Check out our tips to avoid festive scams and stay safe online. Christmas charity scams At Christmas, many legit charities might try to reach out to you and appeal for donations. However, be aware that some scammers will try Continue reading “https://bogusbuster.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
Thanks to the global pandemic Halloween is looking very different in 2020 with sadly no guising or parties. One thing is for certain, the scammers will still be working hard to cast their nasty spells and perform their trickery so make sure you are on your guard to avoid a Halloween hack. 5 Spooktacular scams Continue reading “https://bogusbuster.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
2020 has been a strange time for everyone trying to adapt to the new restrictions of the global corona virus pandemic. Being housebound and more socially isolated has seen more people looking to find love online using various online dating sites, apps and social media. However, this has sadly resulted in an increase in Romance Continue reading “https://bogusbuster.org/wp-content/themes/gridd”
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