Tens of thousands of people who bank with four major UK brands have been targeted by scammers in the last week. Barclays, Halifax, HSBC and Lloyds customers have been issued with an urgent warning following the mass scamming attempt. The scam messages appear to be from these banks and ask …
Read More »Warning over Royal Mail scam which could empty your bank account
Fraudsters are using a Royal Mail scam to target people’s cash – and they’ve already taken one person’s entire life savings. The fraudsters are attempting to get their hands on unsuspecting Brits’ cash by using a “safe account” scam. The scam has been highlighted in the West Midlands by Birmingham …
Read More »Royal Mail is a national treasure finally delivering the goods
The only thing Back’s £1.8bn “transformation plan” succeeded in transforming was relations with the unions, and not for the better. He infuriated the Communication Workers Union, first by trying to force through changes to pay and working conditions while commuting from his luxury Swiss apartment, then refusing to jet into Britain …
Read More »Urgent warning issued to anyone with Barclays, Halifax, HSBC or Lloyds bank account
An urgent warning has been issued to anyone who banks with Barclays, Halifax, HSBC, and Lloyds. In the past week, tens of thousands of customers have been the target of scammers. Over 10,000 scam messages, claiming to be from the aforementioned banks have been issued – asking account holders to …
Read More »Humberside Police warn online shoppers about Royal Mail delivery scam still going on
Online shoppers have been warned about scam texts appearing to be from the Royal Mail that are still doing the rounds. The messages states your parcel has arrived at Royal Mail but you must pay a £2.99 shipping fee before it will be delivered to your home. It asks you …
Read More »BMO REP completes three logistics transactions for £32.9 million
BMO Real Estate Partners (BMO REP) has committed, on behalf of a UK segregated mandate client, to the acquisition of three modern logistics assets totalling c.237,000 sq ft for £32.9 million. Following the sale of the Royal Mail distribution centre in Bristol, the transactions form part of BMO REP’s strategy …
Read More »Man taken to hospital with ‘potentially serious injuries’ after being hit by car in Stoke-on-Trent
A man has been taken to hospital with ‘potentially serious injuries’ after being hit by a car on a Stoke-on-Trent road. An ambulance noticed the collision on the A53, Leek Road, in Stockton Brook, shortly before 9.30am today (March 22). The road was closed while paramedics worked at the scene. …
Read More »Sellers on eBay and Facebook warned after fraudsters scam people out of £125k
People flogging valuable items on eBay, Facebook and Gumtree are being warned about a new scam. West Midlands Police say sellers looking to make some extra money in lockdown have been conned out of more than £125,000 by scammers in recent months. The con-artists have been targeting people selling high-value …
Read More »Royal Mail set to drop objection over Crossways redevelopment plans
The Royal Mail is expected to drop its objection to the compulsory purchase of Crossways shopping centre in Paignton, removing one of the obstacles in the way of a multi-million pound redevelopment scheme. The company has a delivery office next door and had raised concerns about the impact on its …
Read More »Bank sees spike in fraud cases as criminals target Leicester residents in ‘vaccine scam’
A spike in fraud cases is being seen in Leicester, including cases where criminals tell vulnerable people they need to hand over bank details to get their coronavirus vaccine. HSBC is warning everyone in the city to be vigilant after their branches across Leicester noticed a high number of people …
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