AI Scams: Don’t Let Bots Steal Your Money
In our technology-driven world, where innovation often comes with hidden dangers, it’s crucial to understand the growing threat of Artificial Intelligence (AI) scams. As legal experts dedicated to your protection, we believe it’s important to shine a light on these complex schemes that target both individuals and businesses. Different Types of AI Scams Deepfake Scams […]
Foster Ross partners with Think Jessica
Foster Ross has partnered with Think Jessica, a fraud publication which raises awareness of the dangers and financial implications of scams. What is Think Jessica? Think Jessica, founded by Marilyn Baldwin OBE, is a campaign which aims to educate the public about the danger and sophistication of scams. Marilyn’s mother, Jessica, was in her seventies […]
The HyperVerse scam: Investors left unable to withdraw
In online investments, the promise of high returns can often be a strong indicator of fraudulent schemes. As usual, if it seems too good to be true, it almost certainly is. The HyperVerse investment scheme was too good to be true. It gained a massive number of investors thanks to strong marketing and using hot-button […]
Foster Ross recover £5,200 from Santander bank impersonation scam
How the scam occurred Our client, Vanessa, a 71-year-old retiree from Bolton, received a phone call from a scammer claiming to work at Santander’s fraud team. They advised Vanessa that somebody was trying to access her bank account and because it had been compromised, she would need to move her money to a safe account. […]
Money recovered after £17,000 lost to advanced fee fraud
his case study was previously featured on BBC’s Morning Live. Fraud is the most common crime in the UK, with billions lost each year. Advanced Fee fraud – where a person is convinced to pay an upfront fee or deposit – is becoming more common. There are now nearly 400,000 incidents of advanced fee scams […]
£21,000 Recovered for Widowed Grandad Who Lost Life Savings
Details of this impersonation scam are also featured in The Daily Express and The Mirror. Foster Ross successfully recovered £21,000 for 80-year-old widower who fell victim to a bank impersonation scam. How the scam occurred John, whose wife passed away in 2009, was preparing to move from Essex to North Yorkshire to be closer to […]
£80,000 Returned to 71-Year-Old Retiree in Investment/Recovery Scam
In 2020 Mr Jones – a retired lorry driver, aged 71 – was targeted by scammers claiming to represent an investment company that could help him make money to support his struggling son. When Mr Jones attempted to recover his money a year later he once again found himself at the hands of scammers, this […]
