Friday, 3 December 2021

Beware Santander phishing scam email

 

Beware Santander phishing scam email

The above email screenshot was received on 2 December 2021 by a local resident who alerted Neighbourhood Watch. 

The new scam was well constructed aiming to confirm his mobile for adding 2 factor authentication involving personal details of the recipient. It even had their phishing link referenced on the page. Most links are false and he may or may not bank with them.

He immediately reported to Santander and gov official phishing sites.

Check out the labels on this blog for phishing, scams, fraud for further posts on these topics.

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