Latest Scam Alert

Dear Resident,

NatWest scam email

A scam email which claims to be from NatWest tells you that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will be making biometric login, using a biological trait like your fingerprint, mandatory.

This isn't true. The FCA does require banks to implement Strong Customer Authentication (SCA), such as getting you to enter in a one-time passcode sent to your phone before logging into online banking on a computer, but biometric checks aren't mandatory.

Scammers have used this lie to coax you into clicking on a malicious link and parting with your personal and financial data.

You can report scam emails like this by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk.

Dodgy websites can be reported to the National Cyber Security Centre.

Costa Coffee scam

Trading Standards services across the country are warning of a scam email impersonating Costa Coffee.

The email claims that you're in with the chance of winning a Yeti Rambler Tumbler, complete with a link leading to a phishing website that will steal your personal and financial information.

You can report scam emails like this by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk.

Dodgy websites can be reported to the National Cyber Security Centre.

Arthritis UK scam calls

Arthritis charity Arthritis UK has warned of a wave of scam calls claiming to be from the organisation. 

The calls tell you that you're eligible for help with the completion of benefits forms in return for a fee, but this isn't the case, and you never should pay to fill out benefit forms for support you're eligible for.

You can report phone scams on your mobile by forwarding the number to 7726.

On WhatsApp, find the number on your call log, select the 'i' and then 'report.'

If you have been a victim of a scam, then report it to Action Fraud or by calling 03001232040, alternatively by calling Humberside Police via 101.

Regards,

Brigg NPT