Online fraud: Scams have grown as more people trade online under lockdown

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Sky News published this video item, entitled “Online fraud: Scams have grown as more people trade online under lockdown” – below is their description.

Sky News’ Paul Kelso takes a closer look at online scams, which the Financial Conduct Authority say have surged under lockdown.

Online fraudsters have taken advantage of more people spending more time at home, and experimenting with online share trading.

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