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Scammers targeting farmers with BPS payments in full swing

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary warned it had seen an increase of farm machine fraud

Chris Brayford
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Police warned farmers it had seen an increase in farm machinery fraud this year
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Police warned farmers it had seen an increase in farm machinery fraud this year

Remaining vigilant to the signs of fraud could stop farmers from becoming victims of a ‘dangerous' crime. With BPS payments entering farmer's bank accounts, scammers are targeting farms with fake products...

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