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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Scam alert: HMRC Government grant email
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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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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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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?
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.
Scam alert: fake Currys PC World Facebook page
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A scam Currys PC World page claims it’s giving away Samsung TVs for free, but the page is fake and just wants to draw you in – here’s why.
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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.
Scam watch: beware suspect caller requests
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A suspicious phone call followed a halted bank transfer for this member of the public. Here’s why you should always be wary of unexpected contact.
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Scam alert: fake NHS coronavirus contact tracing text
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Some people are receiving fake text messages claiming they’ve been in contact with someone who’s tested positive for COVID-19. Here’s what it looks like.
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Scam watch: passwords harvested by fraudster
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A member of the public contacted us after following a link via Facebook Messenger to what they thought was a video. Have you been sent this scam?
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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.
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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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Scam alert: fake Giffgaff SMS text
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We’ve been made aware of a scam text message purporting to be from mobile network Giffgaff. Here’s how to spot it.
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Announcing our new scam alert service
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Fraud has become one of the most prevalent crimes in the UK. Here’s how we’re looking to help the public keep ahead of the criminals behind common scams.