Scam Alerts
Hackers are targeting Microsoft users
Microsoft account holders are receiving dozens of emails containing ‘single-use codes’, triggered by login attempts to their accounts. This is most likely the result of a brute force attack, where hackers attempt to access accounts by trying multiple passwords. Find out what to do if you receive single-use codes you didn’t request, and how to secure your accounts.
How to spot a WhatsApp scam
WhatsApp allows users to message friends and family all over the world for free, but these features are sometimes exploited by scammers. In fact, fraud on the app accounted for 21% of all reported scams in the UK in 2024 according to recent data analysed by Revolut. If you haven’t done so already, add an extra layer of security to your WhatsApp by setting up two-step verification. Check out our step-by-step instructions on how to do so, and take a look at the top six most common scams on the app.
Amazon ‘iPhone in your basket’ scam warning
Amazon customers continue to be targeted by phone scammers who claim that iPhones or other expensive items have been added to their shopping baskets. Reports of this scam continue to come through on our scam sharer tool – take a look at the latest tactics being used and find out how you can secure a hacked Amazon account.
Stay safe,
Which? Scam Alert Team
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