Monday 31 October 2022

Beware fake phishing email from scammer posing as McAfee

spot the fake email!

spot the fake image!

Please beware of the fake phishing email, from a gmail account with an image attachment.  The screenshots have been highlighted to show signs of the fake message (the original does not show the added text and arrows). Click on each to view enlarged.

The resident alerted us to warn others. 

If you receive a call you believe to be fraudulent, hang up. If you are suspicious about an email you have received, forward it to report@phishing.gov.uk. Suspicious text messages should be forwarded to the number 7726 which is free of charge.

Needless to say do no click on links that turn out of the blue. Take time to research and check this blog for advice and further information on similar scams.

If you believe you are the victim of a fraud, please report this to Action Fraud as soon as possible by calling 0300 123 2040 or visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk.

For further information visit McAfee at https://www.mcafee.com/support/?articleId=TS103285&page=shell&shell=article-view



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