Which Free Scam Alerts

Another one that's sending scam notifications on the edge browser. I've spent some time getting rid. So far so good

If these notifications pop up for you here's how to get rid

https://windowsreport.com/fake-virus-alert-popup-microsoft-edge/#:~:text=Microsoft%20Edge%20users%20reported%20a,and%20changing%20the%20browser's%20settings.

Should I send Aspirin?

No you're ok I've sorted it. You might need to keep them for yourself

Spam Alert

The latest scam to target Facebook Messenger users is a phishing scam in which a fraudster will send a message with the words “look what I found” accompanied by a link.

As this message may come from a friend’s account, we might not think twice before clicking.

But when you click on the link, you’re prompted to enter your Facebook log-in details, or it may attempt to install malware on your device.

Another variation of the scam is when the dodgy link is accompanied by a message saying “is this you in this video?” or something similar.

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/technology/if-a-facebook-message-starts-with-these-four-words-do-not-open-it/ar-AAVsnbB?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=a7b1ad5466194005a65fe24160b17149

Warning over new scam which sees fraudsters take control of your mobile phone remotely

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/warning-over-new-scam-which-sees-fraudsters-take-control-of-your-mobile-phone-remotely/ar-AAX09yq?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=db51b567d8f64edc902331eb16e1e368

Friends Against Scams is a National Trading Standards Scams Team initiative which aims to protect and prevent people from becoming victims of scams by empowering people to take a stand against scams.

By attending a Friends Against Scams awareness session or completing the online learning, anyone can learn about the different types of scams and how to spot and support a victim.

www.friendsagainstscams.org.uk

I had a text this morning at 5.52 am from Evri saying my parcel couldn't be delivered.

Please arrange for re delivery. As I've not ordered anything, and had no emails to let me track the parcel. I reckon its a scam.

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/evri-warning-phishing-text-message-scam-hermes-smishing-b997658.html

Lolly
Did you forward it to 7726 which is the Gov.Uk site for reporting phishing.

Mortarmillbill wrote:Lolly
Did you forward it to 7726 which is the Gov.Uk site for reporting phishing.

I probably should have done MMB.

LINK

Had a text message from HMRC, saying they couldn't process a payment click on the link. No ta.

They are very persistent these scammers.

Was 7726 used this time?

I dont remember MM I deleted the text

I had a call this afternoon from a number in N Ireland . 2 Calls one after the other. Another scam I imagine. I know no one in NI. I didnt answer both calls and blocked the number.

Apple Pay Suspended Text: How to recognise and report scam iPhone messages | Evening Standard

The Apple Pay suspended text says “Your Apple Pay has been suspended due to suspicious activity” and asks people to click on a link to reactivate their account.
The link has been flagged as “deceptive” by Google, which warns that the website “may trick you into doing something dangerous like installing software or revealing your personal information (for example, passwords, phone numbers or credit cards).”

If you receive this text, do not click the link or enter any personal information.
Find out below how to spot a scam text claiming to be from Apple, and how to report fraudulent messages.

Another scam text

Beware of this number calling you

01264300278

Have you been called by 01264300278? | Activity Map (who-called.co.uk)

This number as well

02045206751

https://who-calls.me.uk/phone/02045206751

https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/notorious-hi-mum-and-dad-scam-spreads-from-whatsapp-to-text-message-an7N34c0gVbP

I know someone who was scammed with this. They cleaned out her account. She thought 

it was her daughter she was in contact with.

Six energy scams to watch out for and how to protect yourself

https://www.thesun.co.uk/money/19973189/six-energy-scams-protect-yourself/

Scammers are looking to steal your details by sending fake text messages claiming to be from the retailer Amazon.

These phoney texts tell you to follow a link to secure your account following an attempted login.


https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/amazon-text-message-scams-on-the-rise-how-to-identify-a-phoney-text-axMsy2Q2lKDn?utm_campaign=scams&utm_medium=social&utm_source=website

Just had another scam text.  Beware, if you get this don't click on the link

This is a new one.  I just got this  but I dont use Mcafee

mcafee-virus-pop-up-scam

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/what-is-the-mcafee-virus-pop-up-scam-how-to-get-rid-of-it/ar-AA14b42z#:~:text=The%20McAfee%20fake%20subscription%20expired%20notification%20is%20a,expired%20and%20their%20device%20is%20no%20longer%20protected.

01223931023. Had a call from this number I google it and it seems to be a bank scam.

Another 02 scam, they just tried it on with me

https://www.zdnet.com/article/cold-calling-02-scam-artists-are-offering-40-plan-discounts-free-phone-contracts-for-your-security-code/