Latest Scam Alert

Dear Resident,

EE scam text

A dodgy text message impersonating phone network EE tells you that your last direct debit payment failed.

The message is sent from a spoofed UK mobile number and includes a malicious link which will lead to a website intent in stealing your personal and financial information.

Scam texts can be reported by forwarding them to 7726.

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

ParentPay scam app

Schools are warning about an app available on Apple's App Store impersonating ParentPay, an online payment service used by schools to collect money from parents for events such as school trips and dinner money.

The app claims to offer financial advice to parents. However, reviewers of the app say that they were redirected to a website after downloading it which targeted them with a £40 a month subscription scam.

The genuine ParentPay app can't be downloaded on an app store but can be installed by visiting it's official website.

To report apps on the Apple App Store, visit Apple's 'Report a problem' website.

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