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Mar 6, 2024 · You can report scam emails by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk. If you've fallen victim to a scam, call your bank immediately using the number on the back of your bank card and report it to Action Fraud or call the police on 101 if you’re in Scotland.
Dec 8, 2023 · So far this morning I've received another 15 emails from Postmaster and Email administrator saying undeliverable email addresses. It appears to me that someone has used my email address to send out masses of emails to random addresses as a scam to get them to log onto the link provided in the email.
- Emails
- Text messages
- Adverts
- If you think you’ve been a victim of an online scam or fraud
- Avoid websites, emails and phone numbers that imitate government services
Forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk.
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will investigate it.
Forward suspicious text messages to 7726 - it’s free.
This will report the message to your mobile phone provider.
Report scam or misleading adverts to the Advertising Standards Authority. You can report adverts found online, including in search engines, websites or on social media.
You can also:
•report scam or misleading adverts to Google if you found them in Google search results
•report to Bing if you found them in Bing search results
Contact Action Fraud if you think you’ve lost money or been hacked because of an online scam or fraud and you’re in England or Wales. You can:
•report online - either sign up for an account or continue as a ‘guest’
•call 0300 123 2040
If you’re in Scotland and you’ve lost money because of an online scam or fraud, report the crime to Police Scotland.
Some websites, emails or phone numbers look like they’re part of an official government service when they’re not, or claim to help more than they actually do. Some make you pay for things that would be free or cheaper if you used the official government service.
Search on GOV.UK to find official government services and phone numbers, for example if you want to apply to the DVLA for a driving licence.
Jan 11, 2023 · Geek Squad, an American company that provides technical support for electronic devices, is again being impersonated by email scammers. The latest email is designed to provoke fear by telling you that you’ve signed up to an expensive subscription.
Aug 17, 2022 · Beware of blackmail and sextortion emails threatening to expose your personal information. Fraudsters are sending emails claiming they’ve accessed your account and will expose your details - it’s a scam and here’s how to avoid falling for it.
Sep 28, 2023 · This guide provided an overview of the top 10 email scams exploiting vulnerabilities through phishing attempts, malware downloads, invoice fraud, romance cons, bogus job offers, and more. Knowing common red flags like mismatched links, spoofed domains, urgent threats demanding action, and shady attachments can help recipients identify malicious ...
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Sep 1, 2021 · From being scammed by a fake website, to getting a phone call from someone pretending to be your bank – they are on the rise. Here's how to spot and report fake websites and pharming scams, and how to protect yourself should they happen again.
