Latest Scam Alert

Dear Resident,

WhatsApp job scam

A job scam being promoted on WhatsApp claims to offer a remote position at TikTok with a 'daily income' of £300 to £800.

The scam message is sent via a spoofed mobile number and provides a link to a WhatsApp chat to 'claim a £8 bonus,' which will lead to having a conversation with a scammer via WhatsApp.

Bogus work opportunities like this typically lead to task scams which claim to offer money for completing simple tasks such as completing surveys or reviewing films. However, you'll eventually be asked to invest money to complete more tasks and never be able to withdraw your 'returns.'

You can report numbers on WhatsApp by opening up the WhatsApp chat with the dodgy phone number and tap 'block.' You can report the contact by tapping 'report contact' and 'block'.

Scam text messages can be reported by forwarding them to 7726.

Scam text messages

Almost 7 in 10 consumers have received a scam text message, according to a survey carried out by the insights company TransUnion.

Always be wary of messages that come out of the blue and especially if they're from an uknown number. If the message asks for information or for an urgent payment then you should treat it with caution. Never follow a link from a message as it could infected with malware.

Scam text messages can be reported by forwarding them to 7726.

Financial Conduct Authority scams

Scammers are impersonating the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), with almost 5,000 reports made to the regulator in the first six months of 2025.

The regulator has warned that it will never ask for money or for sensitive banking information, such as PINS and passwords. 

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

Regards,

Brigg NPT