Thursday, 8 February 2024

Watch out for email phishing scams

Emails, texts and mobile calls are the most used communication methods and have the highest frequency of suspicious activities. A recent survey revealed that almost half of UK adults receive suspicious content through email at least once a week, making email one of the most common channels for scams in the UK.

To minimise the risk of becoming a scam victim, here are some classic signs to watch out for.

Phishing scams

Source: Which? (7 Feb 2024)

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