The latest scam is one of a number of different ploys that manipulate the trust between family members and loved ones. Even people who believe they could never fall for a scam because they would not trust a stranger may fall victim because they are deceived into thinking they are relying on someone they already know and trust. — 123rf.com
LONDON: Fraudsters are using a cruel new scam to exploit trust between family members and close friends – and rob them of tens of thousands of pounds.
Santander, HSBC, Barclays and NatWest all confirm that they have seen cases of the new bank fraud and are warning customers to be on their guard.
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