Latest Scam Alert

Dear Resident,

Temu impersonation email

A scam email claiming to be from online retailer Temu tells you that you have the opportunity to receive an e-bike in exchange for answering a few questions about your shopping experience with the brand.

The email includes a link to answer these questions which will lead to a malicious website set up to grab your personal and financial data.

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

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

Social media ads impersonating Michael Mosley

The Times has reported that deepfake videos of health experts making false medical claims are circulating on social media.

Fake videos featuring former presenter Michael Mosley, doctor Tim Spector, the founder of health brand Zoe, physician Gabor Mate and alternative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra are making unsubstantiated health claims.

The Times found that over 1.5 million people followed the social media accounts it uncovered in its investigation, with each account having posted hundreds of AI-generated videos.

Scam posts and adverts on social media can be reported to the platform by selecting the three dots in the top right corner and pressing 'report.'

If you have been a victim of a scam, then report it to Action Fraud or by calling 03001232040, alternatively by calling Humberside Police via 101.

Regards,

Brigg NPT