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| Screenshot of scam email - click to view enlarged |
Screenshot (click above to view enlarged) of the scam email received 17 January 2023 with a fake phishing 'Setup a new Direct Debit' link received by a borough resident and alerted us to warn others. Notice the sender appears to be from Japan? and the email is not you would expect from DVLA in UK.
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.
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.
Further help is available as follows:-
- Which? at Scammers are impersonating TV Licensing and the DVLA to steal your details
- Helping you avoid TV Licensing scams – and how to report one
- Spotting TV Licence scams