18/07/2024
Live Stream Scams
We have been made aware of a live stream scam in relation to a funeral that has been arranged in North Devon.
It is utterly appalling that someone would find it appropriate to take advantage of those who are bereaved. However, it is a sad reality in our modern digital world, and we need to be aware of it.
The scam pages are generally set up on facebook, using photo of the person, who then makes friend requests. At which point they will offer you the opportunity to watch the service online, for a fee.
Official live streams are completely free to the viewer. The link will either be shared directly from a family member, by a means you already know and trust, or via the funeral director. You won't be asked for any personal information, or payment.
All services at the North Devon Crematorium will use Obitus as the live stream provider and the web address will start with https://watch.obitus.com/
If the service is a church and a live stream has been arranged then the link will be to a YouTube channel for UK Funeral Live Streaming and Video on this page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSQjsOf0SG783L3JHaPQXdQ
If in doubt, please contact us on 01805 622263 to check if the link is genuine or not.
https://www2.obitus.com/blog/how-to-avoid-social-media-funeral-stream-scams
Read more to understand how our funeral live streaming works and how to spot and avoid funeral streaming scams.