Crooks are cashing in on the coronavirus with endless scams to trick us into handing over money. The risk is high and we all need to be wary of who we are dealing with.
Figures from industry body UK Finance show £7million has been stolen over a few months around Covid-19-related scams. Impersonation is big business for thieves.
That’s impersonation of official organisations such as banks, the police and bill providers to lure us into handing over cash or personal details.
And also thieves who impersonate us, the customers, stealing our identities and trying to persuade banks and other financial firms to give them access to credit such as loans and car finance.