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… reports from consumers about receiving emails, text messages and coming across social media posts possibly … You receive an email or text message out of the blue, or come across a social media post, claiming that you will receive, or have the chance to win, a voucher from a well-known retailer. The email, text message or social media post appears legitimate and may use official logos and trademarks (or their look … – If you receive an email or text message out of the blue, or come across a social media post, claiming that you can receive a free or heavily discounted voucher, contact the retailer directly to verify the legitimacy of the offer. Don’t rely on numbers, email addresses or websites provided – find them…
… personal or banking information are: phishing emails and text messages which impersonate banks or utility…
…. Scammers pretend they are from the police, government, banks or well-known businesses. They use technology (or 'spoofing'), so their call seems like it's from a legitimate phone number. Their texts or emails might be in the same message thread as the real organisation. Always ask 'who's really…
…Text messages are also commonly used by scammers to send competition or prize scams. Scammers often try to snare many people with one SMS sent en masse - this is known as spamming. Scammers may request personal details or payments in scam SMS messages. If you respond, you could also be charged at premium … Be cautious if you are contacted by someone claiming to be from government or a well known company and they request personal details or up-front payments. If you are in doubt about the authenticity of a call, don’t commit to anything. Instead hang up and call the company or government department directly…
…You receive an email or text message out of the blue, or come across a social media post, claiming that you have been selected to receive or have the chance to win a gift card from a well-known company. The email, message or post appears legitimate, using brand names and official logos to convince you…