Latest posts tagged with #ScamAware on Bluesky
Be #ScamAware of unexpected emails or social media messages from friends/family asking you to buy gift cards for them urgently
Always verify that the request is genuine by calling the person who supposedly sent it on a trusted number
Read more➡️https://ow.ly/UwZh50YsJLn
Be #ScamAware of cold callers who offer to apply a special thermal coating to your roof and say it will reduce energy bills
They may say their work will be partially funded by a government grant
Recent examples➡️ mailchi.mp/88f4353989e0/trading-sta...
Dosh dilemma – Dave’s warning: watch out for the iPhone calendar app scam. 🤳
Apple warns that unwanted calendar invitations and subscriptions can be signs of phishing attempts.
https://bit.ly/40myJwp
#Apple #Phishing #ScamAware
Before you trust that police call, read this. ⚠️
A dangerous phone scam is spreading across the UK that you should be aware of so you can protect yourself.
https://bit.ly/3OYWDeR
#Scam #ScamAware #Fraud
Staying safe online: 'Ask Silver' is a free scam checking tool. It’s designed to protect you from scams. You can upload a screenshot of suspicious texts, emails or websites and it will tell you if it spots anything suspicious. ➜ www.asksilver.com
#StaySafeOnline #OnlineSafety #ScamAware
Be #ScamAware of postcards which appear to have been sent by Amazon and mention an Early Reviewer Program
The cards include a QR code- this leads to a malicious website designed to gather your details
Read more➡️mailchi.mp/70620be94093/trading-sta...
🚨 Spot the signs of fake online shops before buying.
Dropshipping shops can charge you high prices for low-quality clothing items by using AI photos which don’t match the real product.
Try our online tool to check if it’s a scam ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4aRbili
#ShopAware #ScamAware #Advice #Plymouth
🚨 Spot the signs of fake online shops before buying.
Dropshipping shops can charge you high prices for low-quality clothing items by using AI photos which don’t match the real product.
Try our online tool to check if it’s a scam ⤵️
bit.ly/3Z7fnKT
#ShopAware #ScamAware
Financial scammers targeting motorists. 🚗
Drivers have been urged to watch out for scammers posing as the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
https://bit.ly/4cezbE1
#ScamAware #DVLA #Scam
Scammers targeting young jobseekers. ⚠️
According to Monzo, more than 10,000 of its customers reported being victims of a job scam last year.
https://bit.ly/4s9fCla
#ScamAware #Scam #JobScam
During #CyberScotlandWeek be #ScamAware of the most frequently reported email scams👇
Don't click on links in unexpected emails. If a message says there's a problem with your account, log in via the official website/app rather than clicking a link #ScamShare
How to spot a fake bank note. 💸
If you’re meeting a buyer and accepting cash, here’s what to check.
https://bit.ly/4rxFXtu
#FakeBankNote #ScamAware #Money
Received a parcel you didn’t order? It could be brushing fraud. 📦
A parcel arrives on your doorstep. It has your name and address on it, but you don’t remember ordering anything.
https://bit.ly/4s5dwD2
#Fraud #ScamAware #BrushingFraud
Be #ScamAware of emails which seem to have been sent by antivirus providers saying
💻your name has appeared on the dark web
💻your antivirus protection is about to expire
Don't click links in unexpected emails
➡️mailchi.mp/4394780ae173/trading-sta...
Romance scammers are changing their tactics - so stay alert. ⚠️
The idea of finding love is very tempting - and so is the promise of easy money.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4aun82L
#RomanceScam #Fraud #ScamAware
'I said hello. I could never have imagined five letters could do so much harm'. 😔
Romance fraud is now one of the most emotionally and financially devastating crimes in the UK.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4rP9rml
#RomanceFraud #Scam #ScamAware
This is #SaferInternetDay - be #ScamAware of some of the most common email scams👇
Don't click on links in unexpected emails. If a message says there's a problem with your account, log in via the official website/app rather than clicking a link #ScamShare
What’s the Amazon product recall scam? 🔍
Ordered something from Amazon? You probably expect messages about your orders, right?
🔗 https://bit.ly/3MyeI2z
#Amazon #Scam #ScamAware
Do you have friends or relatives who are bothered by scam calls?
Our PDF with information about common scam calls and how to avoid them can be printed off for those who are not online 👇 #ScamShare #ScamAware
www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/...
Be #ScamAware of emails which seem to be from British Gas and offer the chance to receive a free thermostat in return for completing a 'home energy' survey
Read more ➡️mailchi.mp/d4367973ea19/trading-sta...
Have you experienced a scam?
If you're in Scotland, report it to Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or via https://scamwatch.consumeradvice.scot/
Stay #ScamAware
Impersonation scams to get more sophisticated - and AI is partly to blame. ⚠️
AI has made it harder than ever to tell what’s real and what’s fake - and that’s an absolute gift for fraudsters.
https://bit.ly/4t16QXS
#AI #Scam #ScamAware
Dosh dilemma: Jane’s ‘helpful trader’ phone-click scam warning. ⚠️
Jane works from home. Last week, she was interrupted by a knock at the door. A young man stood on the doorstep, holding a bag full of cleaning products.
https://bit.ly/46aXIWD
#ScamAware #DoorstepSeller #Scam
Be #ScamAware of cold callers who offer special deals on insurance policies/warranties for electrical products or white goods
If in doubt, contact your insurance provider or the original supplier to verify
➡️ mailchi.mp/d4367973ea19/trading-sta...
Avoid "Ghost" Stores! 👻 Use RatingFacts.com to See if a Website Still Exists & Ships. #InternetSafety #OnlineShopping #ConsumerAlert #ScamAware #ShoppingHacks #CyberSecurity #RatingFacts
Have you experienced a scam?
If you're in Scotland, report it to Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or via https://scamwatch.consumeradvice.scot/
Stay #ScamAware
Do you have friends or relatives who are bothered by scam calls?
Our PDF with information about common scam calls and how to avoid them can be printed off for those who are not online 👇 #ScamShare #ScamAware
www.tsscot.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/...
You can also report spam messages in #WhatsApp ⤵️
Press and hold on the message bubble, select 'Report', and following the instructions.
#ScamAware
👥 7 in 10 UK adults have received suspicious texts.
🤔 But over 2/3 don’t know how to report them.
🚨 Forwarding to 7726 helps your phone provider investigate the number to make sure you’re not targeted again.
Find out more at @ofcom.bsky.social
#ScamAware
Be #ScamAware of emails saying your cloud storage is full or your Apple ID has been locked
Don't click links in unexpected messages- only update account info via Settings on your device, iTunes or the App Store
➡️mailchi.mp/5d5d26b6d4e8/trading-sta...
