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Push Payment Scams

 Hello

 

I recently received the enclosed information – explaining how victims of ‘Push Payment Scams’ may be able to claim a reimbursement, in certain circumstances, please note it only relates to incidents on or after 7 October 2024. 

It explains who may be eligible for a reimbursement and how to claim. 

 

A Push Payment scam is when you are tricked by a criminal into sending money by bank payment to an account they control. 

 

The booklet also includes guidance on how to avoid such scams.

  • Take your time when making payments, make sure you are 100% happy about who you are paying and how much. Don’t be pressured into payments. 
  • Don’t be rushed by ‘one-time offers’ ‘best deal ever’ etc
  • Do your research, be suspicious if something looks too good to be true.
  • Banks, police etc will never ask you to move money to a ‘safe account’

    • For more information contact the Crime Prevention Team via edinburghpreventandintervent@edinburgh.police.uk

     

    Sign up to the Trading Standards Scam Share Bulletin for regular scam updates

    -      https://www.tsscot.co.uk/news/scam-share/

     

    Regards

    PC Campbell

    West End Police Station

    Edinburgh

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    Samantha Campbell
    (Police Scotland, PC, E Div - Edinburgh City - Preventions Interventions and Partnerships)
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