A new delivery scam impersonating the Post Office is one of the most convincing clone websites we’ve seen. Here’s what you need to watch our for.
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Warning: fake texts link to a cloned Post Office website
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Warning: fraudsters are posing as family members on WhatsApp
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Scammers using WhatsApp are posing as family members in order to manipulate victims into transferring money. Here’s how it works.
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Scam alert: fake Primark ‘gift card delivery’ email
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Emails promising Primark gift card ‘rewards’ have been circulating, but they’re fake and absolutely nothing to do with the retailer. Here’s what they look like.
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Scam alert: Omicron variant PCR test phishing emails
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Wasting no time at all, scammers are already sending fake emails about the new Omicron variant of Covid, to steal personal data and bank details.
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Warning: new fake NHS COVID Pass emails and texts
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Scammers are hoping to cash in on any confusion around the end of pandemic restrictions – watch out for these fake emails and texts.
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Scam watch: winning a competition you didn’t enter
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Being told you’ve won a competition may sound like great news at first, but think back – do you even remember entering one?
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Vehicle tax phishing emails remain a threat
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Fraudsters continue to use fake vehicle tax emails as a means to obtain sensitive information. Here are some examples to keep an eye out for.
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Phishing warning: fake Sainsbury’s marketing survey email
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Sainsbury’s has confirmed that an email promising £90 for taking part in a ‘marketing survey’ has nothing to do with it. Here’s what the email looks like.
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How the fake Hermes parcel delivery texts are evolving
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There’s been a resurgence in fake Hermes texts trying to lure you into bank transfer scams. Here’s how fraudsters have been changing their tactics to try to catch you out.
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Warning: Census 2021 scams are still going strong
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It’s been a few months since the deadline for the 2021 Census in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but scammers are still trying their luck with fake texts threatening fines for not completing your survey properly.
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Scam alert: WhatsApp verification message trick
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Hackers are trying to get access to WhatsApp accounts after stealing the identities of their victims’ contacts. Here’s how it works and what to watch out for.
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Scam alert: National Insurance number ‘compromised’ cold call
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If you’ve received a pre-recorded message or phone call claiming your National Insurance number has been compromised, you can safely ignore it. It’s a scam.
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How the ‘FluBot’ spyware is getting onto Android devices
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Have you heard of ‘FluBot’? The spyware is spreading among Android devices and could steal your passwords. Here’s how it works.
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Scam alert: Dyson V10 ‘loyalty program’ email
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An email purporting to be from Dyson is promising ‘prizes’ as part of a fake loyalty program. Dyson has confirmed it has nothing to do with the communication.