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Posts tagged with "scam-alert"

7 April 2021 in Scams

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.

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23 March 2021 in Scams

Scam alert: fake texts, calls and a cloned Royal Mail site

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Fraudsters attempted to wipe out a victim’s entire bank balance by setting up a clone Royal Mail website. Here’s how the scam worked and how it was stopped.

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22 March 2021 in Scams

Welcome to a week of scams awareness

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This week we’ll be supporting Which?’s wider work around scams by publishing new alerts, experiences and guest contributions every day.

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2 March 2021 in Scams

Scam alert: phishing emails exploiting Google Forms

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Scammers are sending emails with links to Google Forms, posing as major brands, charities and government agencies to steal sensitive data. Here’s how it works.

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19 February 2021 in Scams

Scam alert: Just Eat ‘gift card’ phishing email

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We’ve received multiple reports of a fake email purporting to be from takeaway delivery service Just Eat. Here’s what you need to watch out for.

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10 February 2021 in Scams

Scam alert: fake Barclays ‘unusual payee request’ text

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We’ve been made aware of a scam text message targeting Barclays customers by directing them to a fake website. Here’s what you need to look out for.

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5 January 2021 in Scams

Scam alert: fake ‘Consumers Association’ gift card email

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a laptop user reacts to a suspicious email purporting to be from Which?

Did you get an email from the Consumers’ Association offering you a gift card? We didn’t send it. Here’s what to look out for.

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30 December 2020 in Scams

Scam alert: fake NHS COVID-19 vaccine text

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A dangerous fake NHS text has been circulating, telling people they’re eligible to apply for the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s what it looks like.

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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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7 December 2020 in Scams

Self Assessment tax returns: scammers posing as HMRC

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With the deadline for self assessment tax filing approaching on 31 January 2021, HMRC has issued a scam warning. Here’s what you need to be wary of.

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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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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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9 September 2020 in Scams

Scam watch: dodgy construction website demands extortionate fees

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Not all third-party sites advertising in search engine results are fraudulent, but you do need to be cautious. Here’s how a member of the public was caught out.

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17 August 2020 in Scams

Scam watch: mystery ‘social score’ payment

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We were contacted when a member of the public spotted unauthorised transactions on their card. But what are these mystery ‘social score’ payments?

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