Scam Alerts
Why scammers want your social media accounts
Access to your social media account can be a cash cow for scammers. Whether it’s to sell your data or to scam your contacts out of money by impersonating you, there are lots of reasons why fraudsters try to hack their way in. Our scam experts have rounded up the methods fraudsters use to access your social media and the steps you should take if your account is ever compromised.
Dodgy texts impersonating brands
Scammers are impersonating well-known brands, including Amazon and O2, to try to steal your personal information. One example we’ve seen is a text telling you there’s a ‘significant price reduction’ on your recent Amazon order. It then leads to a malicious website which asks for your card details. Check out these examples so you don’t get caught out.
Debt scam warning
A letter, call, email, text or doorstep visit demanding payment can be an alarming and confusing experience – particularly if it comes out of the blue. It could be a scammer posing as a bailiff or a genuine debt collector chasing payments after fraudsters have racked up debt in your name. Here are some tips to help you act quickly and stay calm should you receive an unrecognised debt demand.
Stay safe,
Which? Scam Alert Team
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