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Scam alert: fake NHS COVID-19 vaccine text

George Martin

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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Scam alert: fake Barclays ‘unusual payee request’ text

George Martin

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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Scam alert: fake DPD ‘missing address’ emails

Lauren Merryweather

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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Latest Scams comments

Scam alert: phishing emails exploiting Google Forms

John Ward said 10 hours, 34 minutes ago:

Max - Each e-mail system seems to have its own processes in the secondary functions,…
Scam alert: phishing emails exploiting Google Forms

Max said 12 hours, 53 minutes ago:

Day after day spam emails arrive but to block each individual email could take a…
Scam alert: phishing emails exploiting Google Forms

Richard Cain said 14 hours, 1 minute ago:

So, I receive an email from Which? telling me about scam emails. My email service…
Scam alert: phishing emails exploiting Google Forms

RB said 14 hours, 31 minutes ago:

I received an email like this allegedly from a Harvard Research Lab asking about a…

by Gareth Jones on 8 July 2020

Doorstep crime: why we need to be vigilant

Lockdown restrictions easing may see scammers looking for new ways to take advantage. Have you had a rogue trader knock on your door lately?

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by Lauren Merryweather on 2 July 2020

ASA launches scam advert reporting tool

You can now report scam adverts you spot online to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) – will you be making the most of the new tool?

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by Hannah Downes on 1 July 2020

Scam alert: fake Currys PC World Facebook page

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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by Faye Lipson on 11 June 2020

Scam watch: beware suspect caller requests

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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by George Martin on 26 January 2020

Scam alert: Government grant phishing attempts

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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