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  1. www.which.co.uk › news › article5 email scams to watch out for right now - Which? News

    Mar 6, 2024 · 3. MetaMask email scam. A scam email impersonating MetaMask. Interest in an email supposedly from cryptocurrency wallet MetaMask also spiked in recent days, according to Google Trends data. The email, titled ‘Immediate Action Required: Suspension Alert', tells you that you need to ‘update your wallet’ to comply with ‘global regulations’.

  2. www.bbb.org › article › news-releasesBBB Scam Alert: Scammers are impersonating businesses ...

    Mar 15, 2024 · BBB Scam Tracker has received several recent reports about scammers impersonating different businesses through email. One consumer shared, “Received an email on 1/3/2024 that “my Sirius XM ...

  3. consumer.ftc.gov › consumer-alerts › 2020Scammers and “customer service” — another imposter scam

    Aug 5, 2020 · Some scammers are creating fake customer service information for popular companies and paying for it to show up in your search results. When you contact them, they’ll offer to “resolve” the problem you may have — if you wire money to them or send gift cards. They might also ask for your personal information, or to get remote access to ...

  4. www.which.co.uk › consumer-rights › adviceHow to spot an email scam - Which?

    4. Check the branding. Take a look at the quality of of any logos in the email. For example, if the images are pixelated, this can strongly indicate that the email is a scam. Compare the branding in the email to the company's genuine website or any genuine emails you've received from the company in the past. 5.

  5. www.citizensadvice.org.uk › consumer › scamsCheck if something might be a scam - Citizens Advice

    • Recognising A Scam
    • If You Think You’Ve Spotted A Scam
    • Find Out About Recent Scams

    It might be a scam if: 1. it seems too good to be true – for example, a holiday that’s much cheaper than you’d expect 2. someone you don’t know contacts you unexpectedly 3. you suspect you’re not dealing with a real company – for example, if there’s no postal address 4. you’ve been asked to transfer money quickly 5. you've been asked to pay in an u...

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    If you’ve given away money or information because of a scam, there are things you should do. Check what to do if you’ve been scammed. If you haven’t been scammed but you’ve seen something you think is a scam, you should report it. Find out how to report a scam. If you think someone is calling to trick you into giving them money or your personal det...

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    To find out about scams across the country, you can sign up to the Trading Standards email alerton their website. Trading Standards can investigate and take court action against scammers. If you want to know about scams in your local area, sign up for email alertson Action Fraud's website. You can also find out about common financial scamson the Fi...

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  6. www.gov.uk › report-suspicious-emails-websitesAvoid and report internet scams and phishing - GOV.UK

    If you’re in Scotland and you’ve lost money because of an online scam or fraud, report the crime to Police Scotland. Avoid websites, emails and phone numbers that imitate government services

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  8. www.bbb.org › all › spot-a-scamBBB Tip: How to recognize a phony email - Better Business Bureau

    Take a closer look at the sender and recipients. An email may come to you in the name of a reputable company but look closely at the sender’s email address. If the address is unrecognizable ...