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Monthly scam round-up: November 2024

Every month, we’ll be looking at the most prevalent scams or those that have been identified by law enforcement agencies like Action Fraud and listing them in our blog.


The list below is not exhaustive, and there are thousands of scam emails, text messages and cold call scams out there, and you should always remain vigilant. This list shows the scam warnings from this month, and displays those we feel you ought to know about based on what we have discovered via Action Fraud, the National Fraud and Cyber Crime Reporting Centre.


Many people ignore or delete emails that look like scams or phishing attempts. But actually, reporting them to Action Fraud allows them to gather intelligence and then announce scam warnings. Forward suspicious emails to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS): report@phishing.gov.uk


Most phone providers are part of a scheme that allows customers to report suspicious text messages for free by forwarding it to 7726. If you forward a text to 7726, your provider can investigate the origin of the text and arrange to block or ban the sender, if it’s found to be malicious.


More information about how to report scams - including phone scams and fake websites - is available on the Action Fraud website: Report a phishing attempt


Here are the scam warnings or the most prevalent scams this month.


Fake DVLA emails


 

Fake pet adverts


 

Bank transfer criminality



 

Mandate fraud



 

Scam texts claiming to be from the DWP



 

Reporting

Report all Fraud and Cybercrime to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or online. Forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk. Report SMS scams by forwarding the original message to 7726 (spells SPAM on the keypad).

 

Kommentare


The contents of blog posts on this website are provided for general information only and are not intended to replace specific professional advice relevant to your situation. The intention of East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre (EMCRC) is to encourage cyber resilience by raising issues and disseminating information on the experiences and initiatives of others. Articles on the website cannot by their nature be comprehensive and may not reflect most recent legislation, practice, or application to your circumstances. EMCRC provides affordable services and Trusted Partners if you need specific support. For specific questions please contact us by email.

 

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