Scams
Local businesses have recently reported a number of scams. We have listed some examples below; this list will be updated regularly.
If you have any related queries or are unsure who to contact our Information Centre who will be happy to assist. Call The Business Gateway on 0845 609 661 or
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Please note that local trading standards officers should be contacted via the Consumer Direct helpline. This service also cover scams directed at businesses.
Consumer Direct Helpline 08454 04 05 06
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Metropolitan Police
For information, we have received an alert on the following scam email from one of our members. We have advised Grampian Police and the Chamber advice is to ignore and delete this.
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Police booklet scam
Thanks to one of our members, North East Reprographix who alerted us to a possible scam which could affect other businesses. They were contacted by someone who said they were putting together a booklet for Grampian Police and indicated that they were looking for sponsorship or donations. However the company checked with the Police who said they had no knowledge of such a booklet or of the salesman who contacted them. |
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Office of Government Commerce
Some local companies have advised us of communications purporting to be issued by the Office of Government Commerce (OGC). See attached document
These communications request that current or potential suppliers return an 'authorisation to release financial information' form and provide other business related information via a fax number. Please do not comply with such requests.
OGC will never request information of this type in this way. Should you have any concerns over the legitimacy of a request, please contact the OGC Service Desk on 0845 000 4999.
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'Phishing' or fake security emails
Numerous "phishing" or fake security emails purporting to be from Amazon, HSBC, PayPal or other major financial institutions or retailers. These spam emails can be very convincing. The FSA says "These emails urge customers to submit personal details to avoid fraud and the de-activation of their account. Those duped into providing their details run the risk of losing money from their account or even having their identity stolen."
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