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Phishing

Posts tagged with "phishing"

17 December 2020 in Scams

Scam alert: fake DPD ‘missing address’ emails

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DPD is the latest delivery company being impersonated by fraudsters trying to get their hands on your personal information – have you received this fake email?

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4 November 2020 in Scams

Scam alert: GOV UK parking penalty charge email

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A fake email purporting to be from the HM Courts & Tribunals Service is doing the rounds. It’s another phishing scam out to steal your bank details – here’s what it looks like.

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27 October 2020 in Scams

Scam watch: fake Microsoft ‘covid relief fund’ email

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A member of the public received an official-looking email purporting to be from Microsoft, but it’s a scam designed to steal bank details. Here’s how it works.

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2 October 2020 in Scams

Scam alert: HMRC Government grant email

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A fake email purporting to be from HMRC is circulating, telling people they’re eligible for a ‘government grant’. Here’s a copy so you know what to watch out for.

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23 September 2020 in Money

Scam warning: British Gas phishing email

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A phishing email purporting to be from British Gas is fraudulently promising customers a ‘refund’ of more than £400. Have you come across it?

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23 July 2020 in Money, Scams

Scam alert: fake PayPal emails

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PayPal is often a target for scammers looking for quick access to your money. Here are two phishing emails from earlier this year so you know how to spot them.

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15 July 2020 in Money, Scams

Scam alert: fake O2 invoice SMS

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A convincing fake text message purporting to be from O2 is doing the rounds. Have you received it? Here’s what makes this one particularly dangerous.

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18 June 2020 in Money

Scam alert: Instagram ‘copyright violation’ message

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We’ve been sent a copy of an Instagram phishing direct message that claims a copyright violation has been detected on your account. Here’s what to look out for.

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18 May 2020 in Money

Scam alert: COVID-19 council tax reduction email

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There’s a fake GOV.UK email doing the rounds falsely claiming you’ve qualified for a council tax reduction due to the pandemic. Here’s what it looks like.

more on scams

4 May 2020 in Money

Scam alert: Spotify subscription phishing email

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Your Spotify subscription hasn’t been ‘paused’ – this fake email is actually after access to your bank details. Have you received it? Here’s what it looks like.

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6 April 2020 in Money

Beware the resurgence of TV Licence scams

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We’ve been shown as many as four different TV licence phishing emails in the last few weeks. Here’s exactly what they look like – have you received one?

more on scams

19 February 2020 in Money

Scam DHL email says you have a parcel to collect

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We’ve seen fake emails claiming to be from courier company DHL. Don’t be taken in – you don’t have a parcel to collect or track if the email looks like this.

more on scams

20 January 2020 in Money

Scam warning: Apple ID ‘locked account’ email

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This scam email is designed to steal your Apple password by sending you to a fake website. Have you received it? Here’s what it looks like.

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8 January 2020 in Money

Scam warning: Santander security email

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A convincing fake Santander email has been circulating during the New Year, asking customers to update their online banking security. Here’s what it looks like.

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