Huge change to bank rules confirmed as payouts slashed for fraud victimsShe said: "She was pulled into a false sense of security thinking she had this really good friend who was a famous person.
Huge change to bank rules confirmed as payouts slashed for fraud victimsShe said: "She was pulled into a false sense of security thinking she had this really good friend who was a famous person. She really did not believe us when we told her that it was a scam."It is a hard thing to take on that you have just given all of your money away to a scammer."I have been through the worst emotional rollercoaster with it all.
The pensioner had also been hoping to visit her grandson who lives in Antigua, which the family can no longer afford.Debbie said: "We are fighting for justice for my mum and to recoup her money so that she can decide what she wants to do with it in her time left. Fraudsters then ask for the codes so they can redeem the cards then re-sell them or convert them into cash online.Between January 1 and July 31 this year, there have been 4,582 victims who have lost £10,631,219.When speaking to someone online, be aware that they may not be who they say they areDo some research: search online to see if you can see any information regarding a similar “scam.
If you are a friend, relative or carer of someone you think might be vulnerable to this type of scam, please speak to them about this advice. You might be the person who helps prevent them becoming a victim to this type of fraud.said: "Over the past eight months, our officers have worked with the victim and her family to identify all possible lines of enquiry, as well as offering support and safeguarding advice to help prevent her kindness and generosity from being targeted again.
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