Protect Alert:

Since February 2020, the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has identified 21 reports of fraud where Coronavirus was mentioned, with victim losses totalling over £800k. Ten of these reports were made by victims that attempted to purchase protective face masks from fraudulent sellers. Reporting numbers are expected to rise as the virus continues to spread across the world.

View the City of London Police protection advice published on the North East Fraud Forum: 2020-03 Coronavirus Fraud Alert

www.northeastfraudforum.co.uk