Motion text
That this House condemns the emerging trend of criminals seeking to exploit coronavirus with a new range of scams; welcomes the free scam alerts set up by Which?; urges people to forward any suspicious emails to the National Cyber Security Centre, and to highlight any online scams of which they become aware to the authorities so they can be removed; is concerned that scammers are using any means available, including emails, text messages, phone calls and even doorstep visits to perpetrate fraud; understands that scammers are taking advantage of the fact we are increasingly interacting online, with the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre taking down more than 2,000 online coronavirus scams last month, including 471 fake online shops, 555 malicious content websites and?200 phishing sites seeking to obtain personal information such as passwords and card details; recognises some common scams have recently developed including the selling of fake coronavirus tests, fake vaccines and cures, bogus messages from HMRC regarding tax refunds and even demands that people pay fines for breaking lockdown rules; acknowledges that scam emails and other correspondence purporting to be from legitimate sources are often sophisticated and appear completely authentic; understands that people are safer if they only buy from trusted and legitimate retailers, and are extremely vigilant regarding any unsolicited contact at this time; and affirms that much like the coronavirus pandemic, it is only by coming together to protect one another that ruthless criminals seeking to profit from this health crisis will be defeated.
Signatures (20)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 May 2020
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 May 2020
Thompson, Owen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 May 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 May 2020
Nicolson, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 May 2020
Brock, Deidre
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 May 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 May 2020
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 May 2020
Bonnar, Steven
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 May 2020
Cherry, Joanna
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 May 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
11 May 2020
MacAskill, Kenny
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 May 2020
Hill, Mike
Labour
Signed on
13 May 2020
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
13 May 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 May 2020
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 May 2020
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
4 June 2020
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 June 2020
Hanvey, Neale
Independent
Signed on
8 June 2020
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
10 June 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.