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a bus scam from Suffolk,think we had a similar one in the West country area
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a bus scam from Suffolk,think we had a similar one in the West country area
Posted by infoman at 17:28, 31st October 2024
 
People in Suffolk have been warned about a social media profile that is attempting to scam bus passengers.

Suffolk Trading Standards urged those who use Ipswich Buses to think twice before buying a so-called Smartcard, which claims to hold six months of travel for just £2.

The promotion on Facebook - called "Ipswich public transport smart card" and featuring images of the local buses - is fraudulent.

People have been told to "not click on any links or provide personal data" as "this is not a genuine offer".

A trading standards spokesperson added: "We’ve become aware of a fake Facebook page purporting to be Ipswich Buses.

"The page is offering 500 Smartcards with six months travel for £2 each.

"We can confirm this is a scam."
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The social media page claimed the scheme would "enhance city mobility and promote public transport" and the offer was only valid until the end of the month.

The promotion claimed it was endorsed by the town's mayor.

Suffolk Trading Standards said the scam was affecting other parts of the UK, adding: "The posts mimic city transport authorities and bus operators in cities including Edinburgh, Wolverhampton, Glasgow, Bristol, Nottingham, Birmingham, Cardiff, Walsall, Newport, Newcastle, Coventry, and Brighton.

“If you think you have been targeted by the scam, please speak to your bank and report this to Action Fraud.”
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyd7y2nv0go?IYA-mail=299367e9-27e8-41b7-a92a-29af74610d02

Re: a bus scam from Suffolk,think we had a similar one in the West country area
Posted by rogerw at 12:34, 2nd November 2024
 
I have seen the bus one and there is also the long running rail one

Re: a bus scam from Suffolk,think we had a similar one in the West country area
Posted by RichardB at 15:07, 2nd November 2024
 
Stagecoach South West tweeted about the bus scam on Thursday

https://x.com/StagecoachSW/status/1851666535091146963


Re: a bus scam from Suffolk,think we had a similar one in the West country area
Posted by LiskeardRich at 15:28, 5th November 2024
 
Plymouth Citybus have shared warnings today of a £2 3 month ticket scam targeting Plymouth on facebook

 
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