Dear Resident,

Failed delivery scam text

A scam text from 'The Sorting Centre' tells you that providing incorrect address information has led to two failed deliveries and leads to a malicious website to 'update your address.'

The message also uses 'the recent frequent incidents of lost parcels' to appear more legitimate.

The dodgy link included in the text will lead to a site designed to steal your personal and financial data or download malware to your device. 

You can report scam texts by forwarding them to 7726.

M&S 'afternoon tea' email

A scam email claiming to be from M&S tells you that you've been chosen to receive an afternoon tea Letterbox hamper.

It then says that to receive the hamper, you must follow a link to complete a short survey. This will lead to a dodgy website designed to steal your personal and financial information.

Scam emails can be reported by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk.

Malicious websites can be reported to the National Cyber Security Centre.

PayPal impersonation scam

A scam email impersonating PayPal tells you that an unauthorised transaction was made using your PayPal account.

It prompts you to call a dodgy number to receive a refund, which will put you through to a scammer trying to get your personal and financial details. 

Scam emails can be reported by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk.

If you have been a victim of a scam, then report it to Action Fraud or by calling 03001232040.

Regards,

Brigg NPT