Big rise in Scottish shoppers swindled after by ‘phantom goods’ scams

3 Jul 2017

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More and more people are being caught out by ‘phantom goods’ scams, which cost them an average of £1,100, Citizens Advice Scotland has said.

Anne Lavery, Acting Chief Executive of Citizens Advice Scotland, said: “Scams can have a lasting financial and emotional impact on people’s lives.