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31 March 2022 in Scams

Warning: fake Cadbury ‘Easter Chocolate Basket’ WhatsApp message

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A fake message inviting people to take part in a ‘Cadbury FREE Easter Chocolate Basket’ is spreading fast on WhatsApp. Here’s what it looks like.

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23 February 2022 in Scams

Scam alert: fake NHS Covid-19 PCR test text

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A fake text message purporting to be from the NHS has been circulating, demanding that you ‘order a PCR testing kit’. Here’s what it looks like.

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1 February 2022 in Scams

Omicron variant fake PCR test emails and texts

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Scammers are sending fake emails and texts about the Omicron variant of Covid in order to steal personal data and bank details. Here’s what to look out for.

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27 January 2022 in Scams

Scam alert: fake Santander ‘new payee’ texts

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Fake texts claiming to be from Santander are circulating, suggesting that suspicious ‘new payees’ have been set up on your account. Here’s what they look like.

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19 January 2022 in Scams

Warning: fake texts link to a cloned Post Office website

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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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12 January 2022 in Scams

Scam alert: fake NatWest ‘new device registered’ texts

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Fake texts claiming to be from NatWest stating that ‘a new device has been registered’ with your account are circulating. Here’s what to watch out for.

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10 December 2021 in Scams

Why companies should adopt our guide to SMS Best Practice

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It’s often hard to know which text messages you can trust. We’re asking businesses to adopt our SMS best practice guide to help consumers spot scam texts and have more trust in business messaging.

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8 November 2021 in Scams

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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17 June 2021 in Scams

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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9 June 2021 in Scams

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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27 May 2021 in Scams

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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11 May 2021 in Scams

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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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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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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