Thursday, 5 December 2024

How to spot delivery text scams

Reports of delivery text scams typically spike over the Christmas period as fraudsters exploit shoppers expecting lots of deliveries.

The messages usually claim you’ve missed a delivery, aiming to pressure you into clicking a dodgy link. We explain how to spot the signs of a fake message so you don't fall victim.

See some typical examples

Source: Which? (04 Dec 2024)

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How to spot a WhatsApp scam

Messages promoting a sham service called 'WhatsApp Gold' are recirculating. This scam claims to offer special features to users that...