Fraudsters have tried four different tricks in just one week to con East Lancashire people out of money.
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s public protection service says people must be on their guard for the top four scams as fraudsters will try everything to steal money from people.
Chris Allen, head of public protection, said: “First of all never, ever respond to anyone who phones or emails you for your bank or building society details. An Asian family lost £200 recently through someone phoning them and asking for their details so they could give back bank charges. Financial institutions, credit card companies, e Bay, and Pay Pal never, ever ask customers to hand over their personal details in this way.
“Secondly never respond to claims you’ve won money in a lottery where they ask you to send an administration fee. Stop and think – did you enter this lottery? If not, how can you have won anything? It’s just a con.
“Thirdly never send money to homeworking agencies. A lady recently lost £30 thinking she would be sent materials to work at home and earn money. That was just a con too.
“Fourthly, if someone you don’t know calls, claiming to be a government agency, official body or asking to you dial to hear a message, don’t respond. You could be dialling a premium phone line.
“It’s a shame people have to be so suspicious, but fraudsters will try everything they can to get you to hand over personal information to steal your money and identity. Don’t let them get away with it.”
Anyone who has been approached by scammers can report it to Consumer Direct, tel 08454 04 05 06.
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