{"id":43350,"date":"2025-10-07T00:01:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T23:01:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ispreview.co.uk\/?p=43350"},"modified":"2025-10-06T12:22:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T11:22:34","slug":"virgin-media-o2-uk-claims-1-8-million-over-65s-have-fallen-for-online-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ispreview.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/10\/virgin-media-o2-uk-claims-1-8-million-over-65s-have-fallen-for-online-scams.html","title":{"rendered":"Virgin Media O2 UK Claims 1.8 Million over-65s Have Fallen for Online Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Broadband and mobile giant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ispreview.co.uk\/index.php\/go\/vm\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Virgin Media<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ispreview.co.uk\/index.php\/go\/o2uk\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">O2<\/a> has this morning published new research, which claims to reveal that more than 1.8 million people over the age of 65 have been scammed online in the past year, with the average victim losing \u00a3831. In response, they&#8217;re launching a free Scam Schools programme with sessions &#8220;<em>across the UK<\/em>&#8221; to help Brits get safer online.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>According to a new Censuswide survey of 3,004 UK respondents (1,004 of which were aged 65+), which was commissioned by VMO2, some 55% of respondents fear their older relatives could lose their life savings to fraudsters and 39% are not confident that they could spot a scam. Unsurprisingly, some 73% believe vulnerable older people are being deliberately targeted by scammers.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Latest Scam Messages in Circulation Today<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>VMO2 highlights some of the latest scam messages currently being identified through their network.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Criminals posing as banks or HMRC<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style: none;\">BARCLAYS BANK: A suspected fraudulent attempt for 199.99 has been made. If this was not you, respond N.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style: none;\">ThinkMoney: Transfer of 329.99 to HMRC ROAD TAX on hold. We would need to verify this activity. If it was not you, call us on X<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bogus winter fuel or pension support offers<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style: none;\">DWP official reminder:&nbsp;<br \/>\nAccording to DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) records, you have not submitted an application for the 2024-2025 Winter Heating Allowance, or the application information submitted previously is incorrect. To ensure that you can receive the \u00ac\u00a3300 allowance, please complete the application before July 3, 2025.&nbsp;<br \/>\nIf you fail to submit an application before the deadline, you will lose your eligibility for this allowance. Please act now and complete the application through the following link:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fake investment and pension schemes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style: none;\">Hope you&#8217;re well. If facing difficulties, I hope this helps. and I sincerely invite you to join our Stock Wealth group. &nbsp;<br \/>\nWHATSAPP LINK REMOVED&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style: none;\">This smart investing system can make you 8-15% monthly returns.&nbsp;<br \/>\nSign-up how: LINK REMOVED<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Parcel delivery scams&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style: none;\">EVRI: Nobody answered when our driver attempted to deliver your parcel. Please Visit X to schedule a redelivery.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Impersonation scams where criminals pose as children or grandchildren<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style: none;\">Hi dad save my new number x&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Such fears have even driven 29% of respondents to tell loved ones to stay offline to avoid being tricked, while 60% have taken on online tasks for their family members, such as managing banking or financial services (22%), paying household bills (21%), and booking medical appointments (20%).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, the data shows that 40% say the fear of being scammed prevents older relatives and friends living life to the fullest, while 45% agree it stops them enjoying simple things online (shopping, banking, or staying in touch with family) and 42% say they feel guilty they can\u2019t do more to keep their older relatives safe online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When asked about the scams they fear could most easily trick older people, respondents pointed to familiar \u2013 and increasingly sophisticated \u2013 tactics, including:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Criminals posing as banks or HMRC (80%)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Phishing texts and emails carrying unsafe links (79%)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Fraudsters posing as tech support (76%)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Parcel delivery scams (76%)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Bogus winter fuel or pension support offers (74%)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Fake investment and pension schemes (73%)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Social media competition or giveaway scams (68%)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Impersonation scams where criminals pose as children or grandchildren (65%)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Romance scams (59%)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The network operator has today responded to this by teaming up with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodthingsfoundation.org\/?utm_source=VMO2+News+Story&amp;utm_medium=Press+Release&amp;utm_campaign=Online+Scams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Good Things Foundation<\/a> to launch a series of free \u201c<em>scam schools<\/em>\u201d across the UK, which are designed to help Brits swerve the scammers and get online safely.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"bq1\"><p><strong>Murray Mackenzie, Director of Fraud Prevention at VMO2, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cScammers are becoming ever more convincing and anyone can fall victim. From fake investment opportunities to messages claiming to be from trusted banks or delivery companies, fraudsters are always changing their tactics. Worryingly, it\u2019s often-older people who are most at risk.<\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ispreview.co.uk\/index.php\/go\/vm\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Virgin Media<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ispreview.co.uk\/index.php\/go\/o2uk\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">O2<\/a>, we\u2019re committed to keeping people safe online by blocking millions of fraudulent texts before they reach our customers, and by helping communities build the skills and confidence they need to spot and avoid scams. Scam School is the latest example of how we\u2019re stepping up to protect people from fraud \u2013 because everybody deserves to feel safe online and to use the internet to make the most of every day.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Unfortunately, there are only a few of these scam school events occurring, and seemingly only in England. People can find out more, and sign-up to existing, or new sessions, <a href=\"https:\/\/news.virginmediao2.co.uk\/fraud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>Scam School Dates and Locations<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Smartlytes \u2013 Birmingham \u2013 21st October 2025<\/p>\n<p>Ladywell Unit \u2013 Lewisham \u2013 22nd October 2025<\/p>\n<p>Formby Library \u2013 Liverpool \u2013 22nd October 2025<\/p>\n<p>Whitley Community Development Association \u2013 Reading \u2013 29th October 2025<\/p>\n<p>FareShare Midlands \u2013 Birmingham \u2013 28th October 2025<\/p>\n<p>Delamere School \u2013 Manchester \u2013 17th November 2025<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Broadband and mobile giant Virgin Media and O2 has this morning published new research, which claims to reveal that more than 1.8 million people over the age of 65 have been scammed online in the past year, with the average victim losing \u00a3831. 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