Latest scams

Fake Apple email

What to look out for:

You could get an email that looks like it’s from Apple. It will have a link to a fake Apple site. This site has a pop up with a phone number to call to unblock your Apple account.

What you should do:

• Don’t open emails if you’re not sure who sent them.
• Don’t click on any links or attachments unless you know they’re safe.
• If you’re not sure about an email, call the sender using a number from their site. Don't call the number in an email or pop up.

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‘V-Bucks’ scam

What to look out for:

There are fake sites that offer Fortnite players free V-Bucks if they share their personal details. These details could be used to try and defraud you at a later date.

What you should do:

• Think twice before you share personal details online.
• Ignore sites and emails that offer free things if you give your personal details.
• Tell friends and family about this scam, especially children who play Fortnite.

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Scam texts

What to look out for:

You could get a text that looks like it’s from your bank. The number could match the bank’s real phone number. But it’s a scam to try and trick you in to moving money to a ‘safe’ or ‘holding’ account.

What you should do:

• Never move money to a ‘safe’ account. This is a scam. We will never ask you to do this.
• If you’re not sure it’s a real text, call the number on the back of your bank card to check.

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Fake HMRC emails

What to look out for:

You may get an email that looks like it’s from HMRC, asking you to fill in a form. If you click on the form it could send a virus to your device.

What you should do:

• Don’t open emails if you’re not sure who sent them.
• If you’re not sure about an email, call the sender using a number from their site. Don’t call the number in an email.
• Don’t click on any links or attachments unless you know they’re safe.

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Scam extortion emails

What to look out for:

You could get an email that claims to have passwords or personal videos from your device. This is a scam. They haven’t stolen anything. Do not send money to get them back.

What you should do:

• If you get an email like this, delete it, it’s a scam.
• Don’t click on any of the links or attachments.

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