Spot an online scam
Online scams are increasingly convincing. When you know the scammers' tricks, you can stop before you click or pay.
You will need
- Phone and computer
- Contact details for your bank and the National Cyber Security Centre
Steps
Recognise the urgency
A scam pressures you to act immediately: your account will be closed, your parcel returned, your fine will grow. Urgency is a warning sign.
Check the sender
Do not click the link
Do not give your credentials
Beware of phone scams
Beware of investment and romance scams
Act immediately if you were fooled
Report the scam
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