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« on: October 31, 2024, 17:28:46 »

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 (United Kingdom), 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
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« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2024, 12:34:41 »

I have seen the bus one and there is also the long running rail one
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« Reply #2 on: November 02, 2024, 15:07:07 »

Stagecoach South West tweeted about the bus scam on Thursday

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

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« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2024, 15:28:33 »

Plymouth Citybus have shared warnings today of a £2 3 month ticket scam targeting Plymouth on facebook
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