Latest Scam Alert

Dear Resident,

Natwest scam email

A scam email which claims to be from NatWest tells you that there's been an 'unusual transaction' on your account.

The email goes on to list the amount spent and where it was spent in order to get you to panic and act quickly.

It also provides a mobile number for you to call if the transaction is unfamiliar, which is not linked to NatWest. Calling this number will likely connect you with a scammer intent on manipulating you into revealing your personal and financial information.

You can see your recent bank transactions by logging into online banking. If there is anything you're unsure about, call your bank using the number on the back of your bank card.

You can report scam emails like this by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk.

EE points scam

A scam text claiming to be from mobile operator EE tells you that you have thousands of 'EE Points' which, once redeemed, offer 'exciting rewards.'

The message includes a link to redeem these points, which leads to a copycat EE website waiting to grab your personal data. The message also says that the points are about to expire in an attempt to get you to act quickly.

Scam texts can be reported by forwarding them to 7726.

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

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