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| Screenshot of scam email - click to view enlarged |
Screenshot (click above to view enlarged) of the scam email received 28 December 2022 with a fake phishing url received by a borough resident and alerted us to warn others. Notice the bad grammar and generic form of address. He does not have a 'Bank of America' account.
The purpose of a scam email is often to get you to click a link. This will take you to a website which might download a virus to your computer, or steal passwords or other personal information. This is sometimes known as 'phishing'.
Suspicious text messages should be forwarded (as a screenshot or screen recording) to the number 7726 which is free of charge. Suspicious emails should be forwarded (as a screenshot) to report@phishing.gov.uk, as was this one in this case.
Needless to say do no click on links that turn out of the blue. Take time to research and check out this blog for advice and further information on similar scams.
Phishing: Spot and report scam emails, texts, websites and calls.
