The Caithness Business Index has posted the following article:

Trading Standards - Hello Mum/dad Scams

According to the recent Big Scottish Scam Survey, some of the most common scams experienced by Scottish consumers are so-called 'Hello Mum/Dad' scams. This is when a scammer poses as a family member or friend and sends messages via text or WhatsApp to ask you to transfer money to pay an urgent bill or invoice. [Read Full Article]