Scam Alert UK

Scam Alert UK aim to raise awareness of the various online and phone scams currently active in the UK.

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Hackers stole encrypted LastPass password vaults, and we’re just now hearing about it!
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With almost 10 000 UK (only) followers, join our amazing Scam Alert UK Facebook Page.

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When did you last review your Facebook settings?
During our ‘Scam Awareness’ virtual training sessions, Safety Solutions discuss various stratagies used by cyber-criminals to harvest personal information.
Please contact us for further information.
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PayPal text scam.
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Many thanks to all staff and volunteers from Citezens Advice - East Berkshire, who joined us on our recent Scam Awareness virtual training course.
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Ever received a text message that you weren't quite sure about? Maybe it asked you to "verify" your personal or financial details?

You can report suspicious text messages by forwarding them to 7726. #CyberProtect

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Fake HMRC self assessment emails and text.
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Criminals are using the @HMRCgovuk Self-Assessment deadline to contact people with fake emails & texts. They may even offer their services to help you with your application in exchange for a fee.

Instead make your claim by accessing the https://t.co/hcO2ovzc8t website directly.

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'Scam Alert UK' are currently working with the BBC 'Rip-Off Britain' team in highlighting Facebook holiday 'like and share' giveaway scams. Please share our latest post!
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Facebook Giveaway Scams - Cyber criminals are using free giveaways on Facebook to target potential victims. Don't 'Like & Share' learn to spot the signs and report the posts with Scam Alert UK.
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⚠️Alert: We’ve received over 2,600 reports about these FAKE British Gas emails.

The links in the emails lead to phishing websites that are designed to steal your personal and financial info!

If you spot a suspicious email, forward it to: [email protected]

#PhishyFridays

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Please be aware of a Facebook verification scam circulating. The email asks you to upload a personal identification document. Don’t be fooled! Follow Scam Alert UK

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We are aware of a rumour circulating via WhatsApp, SMS and social media which references @CityPoliceFraud claiming that bank customers are being targeted by the #smishing scam below.

The content of this message is false.

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Police are urging people to be on their guard against doorstep criminals offering to clean driveways with disinfectant which they claim will protect against Covid19.
#scams #boguscallers
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RT @CifasUK: Criminals use the Covid-19 crisis to recruit money mules on social media. See our advice in the @Independent. https://t.co/VHGkplJoc4

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Bogus text messages seen by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute appear as though they were sent by an official source associated with the app, directing recipients to a website for more information. The link attempts to gain bank account and other personal identity details.

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TV Licensing scams - how scammers fake it!
One way is to make a tiny spelling mistake or a change so small it looks genuine at first glance. (Extract from TV Licensing information) Follow Scam Alert UK

[HM Revenue & Customs @HMRCgovuk]

We are aware of scammers claiming to be from HMRC offering financial support as a result of #coronavirus

If you receive an email, text or call claiming to be from us that asks you to click on a link or give information such as your name, credit card or bank details, it’s a scam.

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📱Text spoofing🧟‍♂️

🔴A text message could appear on your trusted text thread and be from organised criminals🔴

👀Look below, who got a text of UK_Gov?

Criminals are now sending too!

@TakeFive, verify via a trusted method not via links.

Courtesy of @leicscyberaware. #Tell2

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COVID-19 UK Government email scam!
‘You’ve been out of the house more than once!’

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