Scammers often use emails containing malicious links or phone numbers that ‘phish’ for your details. This continues to be a common tactic used to deceive victims, and lots of dodgy emails have been circulating this week.
For instance, people searching on Google for intel about a Pegasus spyware email has spiked in recent days. This scam attempts to blackmail you into handing over cash, usually in Bitcoin, to avoid them exposing personal images and videos of you.
With a quarter of people receiving suspicious emails every day, it can be challenging to distinguish between genuine emails and those created by fraudsters. Discover the five email scams that are currently circulating so you don't fall victim to them.
Email scams
Source: Which? (06 Mar 2024)