The bank wants people to stay safe online
Lloyds Bank has issued a warning to customers as a rising number of people lose out on around £307 each. It comes as data shows Facebook and Instagram scams involving animals are up 24% this year alone. Lloyds said the most common tactic used by fraudsters is fake adverts, where the potential pet simply doesn’t exist, Liverpool Echo reports.
At first, the scammer may appear to follow the steps of a reputable seller, by agreeing to a viewing of the pet in its home environment, or with its mother. It won’t be long before this is replaced by excuses and constant pressure to make a payment prior to a visit. Liz Ziegler, fraud prevention director at Lloyds Bank, suggests the following tips for staying safe when making online purchases:
"If someone contacts you out of the blue with an offer, particularly if this comes shortly after you’ve posted that you are looking for something, or joined a related social media community, be wary as reputable sellers don’t need to do this. "Card payments have long-established protections if anything goes wrong with the sale, through the chargeback and Section 75 schemes. Remember, paying by bank transfer is the same as handing over cash."
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