False BillsThis scam defies belief. It involves fraudsters sending false bills or credit card statements to families who have had a recent death in the family. The invoice is in the name of the deceased, usually for small amounts of up to £100.The fraudster relies on the fact that the amounts are small enough not to be questioned, and is simply a charge the deceased incurred without the family knowing. Sometimes it is just too easy to simply pay a small invoice in those circumstances.The fraudsters scan the recent death notices in papers to target these families.PreventionAlways check
the companies that send bills to your recently deceased family member. Question
any bills you do not recognise or are unsure about. Try to view some proof of
purchase from these companies before sending any money. Above all remember
that any debts incurred need to be proved against the Estate - do not pay such
invoices before consulting the executer or administrator of the Estate.
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