LoginCOVID-19 scams evolving, says NTS
Criminals are adapting their methods to target the public during the COVID-19 crisis
Posted 29 September 2020 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Updates|Crime|National
UPDATES: National Trading Standards warns that fraudsters are rapidly adapting COVID-19 scams, exploiting public concern over health products, government support and other pandemic-related developments.
The latest National Trading Standards (NTS) Consumer Harm Report has highlighted the COVID-19 emergency as an opportunity for criminals to target the public – and warns that the problem is likely to get worse as the crisis continues.
Across a range of COVID-related issues, including testing kits, government support packages and even access to future treatments, fraudsters are exploiting t...
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