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  🔒What is Spear-Phishing? Spear-phishing is when bad people (scammers) use your personal info, like your name or birthday, to send tricky messages that seem real. 📨 These messages often try to steal your money or personal details. 🎯Why Spear-Phishing is Dangerous When scammers use details like your address or where you work, their messages feel more believable. It's easier to fall for their tricks because they seem like they know you. 🍴Real-Life Example: The Restaurant Trick Chris got a call from someone claiming to be a restaurant. They said Chris made a booking and paid a deposit, but she didn't remember paying it. 🕵️ The caller had lots of details about her, like what time she visited and why. This made Chris feel unsure, but she gave them her card details anyway. Luckily, Chris realized it was a scam and called her bank to cancel her card before it was too late. Phew! 😅 🔍How Do Scammers Get Your Info? Scammers use things you share online, like photos or posts, t

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  Romance Scams Are on the Rise: Here Are the Red Flags In recent years, the prevalence of romance scams has seen a significant uptick, becoming a prominent issue in the digital age. These scams, often perpetrated through online dating platforms and social media, involve fraudsters who create fake profiles to establish relationships with unsuspecting victims. Once trust is built, they exploit their victims emotionally and financially. Understanding the red flags of romance scams is crucial for protecting oneself and loved ones from falling prey to these deceitful schemes. Understanding Romance Scams Romance scams typically follow a predictable pattern. Scammers create fake profiles, often using stolen photos of attractive individuals, to lure victims. They might claim to be from another country or have a compelling backstory to justify their inability to meet in person. Over time, they build a romantic relationship, often professing love quickly and intensely. Once a strong emotional b

24 June Bosch drill kit scam emails A scam email impersonating Bosch and Screwfix Action Fraud has received 616 reports in a two week period of scam emails offering a free Bosch drill set. The emails include links to dodgy sites which ask you to fill in a survey and give away your personal and financial information. You can report scam emails by forwarding them to  report@phishing.gov.uk . Dodgy websites can be reported to  the   National Cyber Security Centre . ARTICLE SOURCE: WHICH.CO.UK

  Scammers are imitating HMRC in fake tax refund emails Government issues warning about latest tax office impersonation scam . Fraudsters are sending fake ‘tax refund’ emails purporting to be from HMRC. The emails include a link inviting the recipient to claim a tax refund. If you click the link, you’ll be taken to a website where you're asked to enter your personal details. HMRC is regularly targeted by scammers phishing for personal data. We  recently reported  on text, email, and phone scams where fraudsters impersonated the tax office. Read on to learn how to spot and report this scam. Outsmart the scammers  –  our free scam alert service can help you spot and avoid the latest scams HMRC tax refund scam email This dodgy email uses HMRC branding to try to appear legitimate. It states: ‘After the last annual calculations of your fiscal activity, we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund.’ It then tells you the amount of money you're due and includes an

  Amazon Prime scam: beware of unsolicited calls about your subscription Scammers are impersonating Amazon to get access to your device If you receive a phone call purporting to be from Amazon, be on your guard. We’ve received reports that fraudsters are impersonating the retailer to gain access to victims’ devices and steal personal information. Which? has previously reported on  remote access scams , where people are contacted out of the blue and tricked into downloading software that grants fraudsters access to their computers. In the worst instances, victims have seen their bank accounts emptied by scammers. Remote access scams can start with unsolicited calls, texts or browser pop-ups. Read on to learn about how this scam works. Outsmart the scammers  –  our free scam alert service can help you spot and avoid the latest scams Amazon Prime scam calls This scam call will come from an unrecognized number. When you answer, the fraudster will tell you that your Amazon Prime subscriptio

  Revealed: The latest scams circulating on WhatsApp Fraudsters pose as recruitment agencies and crypto traders on the messaging app From fake job opportunities to dodgy cryptocurrency schemes, fraudsters are using WhatsApp to coax victims into handing over their money and personal details. The messaging application is used by tens of millions of people in the UK alone, and scammers are always looking for ways to exploit its popularity. We’ve previously reported on  giveaways  and  recruitment  scams targeting WhatsApp users. Read on to learn more about the latest round of WhatsApp scams. 1.  Fake job opportunities Two fake job offer messages are currently circulating on WhatsApp. The first promises an hourly salary of up to $120 in a ‘UK location’, which should already set alarm bells ringing. If you reply to the message, the scammer will send you more information about the 'job' before asking you to pay money for things like security checks or work equipment. This is called a