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Coronavirus crime warning as gangs target care homes and the public with new scams

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A care home was targeted by organised criminals who intercepted a £10,000 payment for vital protective clothing. The home in Forth Valley was left without personal protective equipment when crooks moved the cash from a bank account.

Police made the link as the Scottish Government warned criminals are exploiting the pandemic to make money. Organised crime groups are being blamed for a number of reports of people knocking doors and offering to disinfect driveways for a fee.Businesses are being emailed by scammers offering a £25,000 grant.

The link leads to a fake “UK Government” website looking for banking details.Criminals hacked a £10,000 business support grant in an attempt to divert the cash.

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