Latest Scam Alert

Dear Resident,

DVLA text scam

A scam text impersonating the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) tells you that it's 'failed to process your vehicle tax payment.'

It includes a link to 'update your details,' which will lead to a phishing website intent on stealing your personal information.

Scam texts can be reported by forwarding them to 7726.

WhatsApp Gold scam and Martinelli

Reports of a resurgence of the WhatsApp Gold and Martinelli scam are circulating. The scam installs malware on your phone.

It begins with a WhatsApp message promoting a sham version of the messaging service called 'WhatsApp Gold,' which has special features that can be unlocked by clicking a link.

This link will lead to malware being downloaded to your device.

Another version of this scam features a message which warns of a video called 'Martinelli' installing malware to your device if opened. However, there is no evidence that this video exists.

You can report a WhatsApp message by selecting it in your conversation and tapping ‘report’.

To report the sender on WhatsApp, open up the chat, tap on the sender's contact details and select 'block and 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