April 16, 2026

Fife: Citizens Advice and Rights Fife Scam Alert

We’ve been made aware of a scam where callers are pretending to be from Citizens Advice. These scams are becoming increasingly convincing and detailed.

Scammers are contacting individuals claiming they are owed money (e.g. refunds for mortgage or loan interest) and may:

๐Ÿ”นAlready know personal details like your address or bank
๐Ÿ”นOffer to deliver cash in person
๐Ÿ”นAsk for bank account information

๐Ÿšจ Citizens Advice will NEVER cold call you to offer money or ask for your bank details.

If you receive a call like this:

๐Ÿ”นDo NOT share any personal or financial information
๐Ÿ”นHang up immediately
๐Ÿ”นContact your bank
๐Ÿ”นReport the incident to the police via 101
๐Ÿ”นCall Advice Direct for further guidance
๐Ÿ”นChange your online passwords, especially for banking

๐Ÿ“ฑ If you or someone you know receives a similar call, please report it and help spread awareness.

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