Scam Alerts
Fake shopping ads on Google
Scammers are buying up ad space on Google, hoping to trick people into clicking on their malicious links that appear at the top of search results. These ads seem even more convincing having passed through Google’s own verification checks.
In a recent example, a dodgy ad led to a fake Costco website with tempting deals on a variety of products. Find out more about the scam advertiser behind these Google adverts and use our expert’s tips to stay safe when shopping online.
When data breaches lead to scams
Last week we shared our scams advice following the cyberattacks on M&S and Co-op. Since then, M&S has confirmed that customer data was stolen by the hackers. You should therefore be wary of calls or messages claiming to come from either firm.
These companies are not the first to face cyberattacks and they certainly won’t be the last. Big data breaches are often followed by a wave of fraudulent activity – learn the seven steps you should take to protect yourself after a data breach.
Task scams are circulating
One of the most common types of job scams are task scams. This is where you’re asked to complete simple tasks at home on your computer for a small fee. It’s also not uncommon for scammers to pay you a small earning at the start of a job scam to make it appear legitimate.
We’ve seen a recent example of this type of scam which claims to offer as much as £800 for carrying out simple tasks on eBay. Find out what to look out for and the tactics job scammers use to lure in victims.
Stay safe,
Which? Scam Alert Team
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