Scam Alerts
Sim-swap scammers exploit weak email security
Sim-swap fraud is when a scammer steals your phone number by tricking your mobile network provider into transferring the number to a Sim card that they own. The scammers then attempt to hack into your accounts using one-time passwords sent by text.
Recent cases point to weak email security opening the door to fraudsters, but are mobile networks doing enough to protect customers? Find out what’s really happening and what you can do to protect yourself against this nasty scam.
How to block spam emails for good
Spam emails often lead to scams – potentially tricking you into handing over personal data and making it harder to spot the emails you actually want to see.
Blocking the sender and reporting the message won’t stop spam when the sender constantly rotates their address. But our experts at Which? Tech Support found a way to block junk before it even appears in your inbox – find out how to do it for yourself.
Watch out for fake eBay emails
Concerned recipients of a convincing fake eBay ‘purchase confirmation’ email have taken to social media to warn about this sneaky new scam.
The email claims you have purchased high-value items, and includes a number to call for ‘assistance’. Calling the number will likely put you through to a scammer. Take a look at this example and find out how to spot and avoid it.
Stay safe,
Which? Scam Alert Team
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