The Consumer Council Northern Ireland has created a short video for top tips on how to avoid being scammed during the current coronavirus pandemic!

There are many ways that we can be scammed if we are not keeping alert. Watch the short video below

Information regarding scams relating to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and how to avoid falling for them.

• Phishing emails and SMS messages

• Social Media

• Scam phone calls

• Doorstep scams

• Holiday and travel scams

• Protective measures

• Top tips for avoiding scams

• Top tips for shopping safely online

• Additional resources

• Where to report scams

• If you feel you have been treated unfairly by your financial institution