Motion text
That this House notes with concern the increasing number of online scams exploiting vulnerable families during bereavement, including fraudulent links and fake funeral notices; further notes the recent police warnings regarding scammers profiting from tragic events, as evidenced by the exploitation of Southport stabbing victim's funeral and scams targeting funeral homes in Northern Ireland; recognises the emotional and financial damage caused by such deceptive practices; and calls on the Government to work with law enforcement, online platforms, and the funeral sector to introduce stricter measures to detect, prevent, and shut down these malicious online scams and to ensure greater public awareness on how to identify fraudulent activity.
Signatures (9)
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.
Eastwood, Sorcha
Alliance
Signed on
16 October 2024
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
17 October 2024
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
21 October 2024
Trickett, Jon
Labour
Signed on
21 October 2024
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 October 2024
Witherden, Steve
Labour
Signed on
23 October 2024
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.