Latest Scam Alert

Dear Resident,

British Gas scam email

An email which claims to be from British Gas tells you that you have the opportunity to receive a Google Nest thermostat.

It goes on to say that in order to receive the thermostat, you need to follow a link to complete a short survey.

This link will lead to a dodgy site which will steal your personal data as you enter it in and use this to scam you now or in the future.

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.

Microsoft ‘Power Bi’ scam

A scam email impersonating Microsoft sent from 'no-reply-powerbi@microsoft.com,' tells you that an authorised transaction has been made on your account.

It gives you an international number to call if you didn't make this.

Calling this number will put you through a fraudster who will ask you questions in an attempt to elicit your personal and financial details.

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

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