Beware of Funeral Livestream Scams: Protecting Grieving Families on the Northern Beaches

Online funeral services and livestreams offer families and loved ones unable to attend a funerals service held by Northern Beaches Funerals the ability to take part from anywhere with an internet connection.

Unfortunately, this compassionate technology has also become a target for heartless scammers.

Northern Beaches Funerals wants to warn our community about the increasing prevalence of funeral livestream scams and offer advice on how to protect yourself during this vulnerable time.

These scams prey on grieving families by mimicking legitimate funeral livestreams.

Scammers often create fake links to services, sometimes even using details gleaned from obituaries or social media.

These fraudulent links lead to websites demanding payment to view the service - a significant red flag.

Every funeral livestream offered by Northern Beaches Funerals is included in our preparations with families and never has an additional fee to a user.

Scammers may also create fake social media pages for the deceased, soliciting funds or promoting these bogus livestreams.

They exploit the trust and goodwill of the community during a sensitive period.

How can you protect yourself from these scams?

• Always access information via our website (www.northernbeachesfunerals.com.au).  Every link within our site is secure and can be trusted.  All links to external sites are always named in full and have an explanation of where the link will take you.

This is what a designated RSVP Page will look like
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• Never pay for a funeral livestream.  Legitimate services are always included.  Our users are never asked for payment - if you’re asked for payment, it’s a scam.  Do not proceed.

• Verify links with us directly.  All links via our website will be from the designated RSVP Page for that service.  Don't click on links shared on social media or through unsolicited emails.  Contact Northern Beaches Funerals directly if you are ever unsure.

• Be cautious of social media solicitations.  Exercise extreme caution with any social media pages claiming to represent the deceased or the funeral.  The trusted location for all information is via the designated RSVP Page via our website.

• Report suspicious activity.  If you encounter a potential scam, report it immediately to the relevant social media platform and to the authorities.

This is what a designated RSVP Page will look like
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WE WILL NEVER REQUEST PAYMENT TO VIEW A LIVESTREAM.

We will communicate directly with you regarding any livestream options and never request payment for these services.

We encourage everyone on the Northern Beaches to be vigilant and share this information with their networks to protect our community from these despicable scams.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to Contact Us.