Be Black Friday Savvy

This Black Friday you might find the deal of a lifetime, but beware, you could be tricked into giving your money or bank details to criminals. Remember to #ShopSavvy and always #TakeFive.

Be Black Friday Savvy

2021 will see more people than ever shopping online on Black Friday. As convenient and necessary as this may be, how do you spot a real bargain from a payment fraud scam?

Criminals have cleverly adjusted their tactics to reach unsuspecting consumers. They are sophisticated at using social media and auction sites to attract a larger pool of potential victims. Crucially, they know how to imitate high profile brands so that they appear legitimate and secure.

We’re here to provide you with straight-forward and practical advice to help keep you safe online. Remember to #ShopSavvy this Black Friday and always #Take Five – Stop, Challenge, Protect.

Fraud and scams are preventable, and you can find out more about how to avoid Purchase Scams here.

Stop

Taking a moment to stop and think before parting with your money or information could keep you safe.

Challenge

Could it be fake? It’s ok to reject, refuse or ignore any requests. Only criminals will try to rush or panic you.

Protect

Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve fallen for a scam and report it to Action Fraud.

Identity Theft

Summary: Identity theft is when your personal information is stolen and used to open bank accounts apply for plastic cards and loan...
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Payment in Advance

Summary: Also known as an advance fee scam, this is when you’re convinced to pay an upfront fee in order to receive a prize/service...
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Ticket fraud

Summary: If you are thinking of buying tickets to a live event remember to look out for the signs of ticket fraud and follow the Ta...
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News

Summary: People under 35 are more at risk from impersonation scams. People under 35 are more likely than older age groups to have b...
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General Advice

Summary: Criminals use a wide range of methods to commit fraud and scams. In authorised push payment scams (APP), criminals trick...
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Business Advice

Summary: Business owners and senior managers are often unaware of the fraud risks that can affect them. The impact of fraud and sc...
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Toolkit

Summary: We want organisations, businesses and individuals to be able to spread the message and get involved in the campaign so...
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Scam warning: Criminals may purport to be from Take Five, using our official branding on websites, social media posts, literature, on the phone or by text. Take Five doesn’t provide endorsement or approval for any products/services and would never call or text anyone.

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