Latest Scam Alert

Dear Resident,

Disney scam email

A suspicious email that claims to be from Disney tells you that there's been an issue renewing your subscription to the streaming service and to follow a link to rectify this. 

This link will lead to a malicious website designed to steal your personal and financial information.

Dodgy emails can be reported by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk.

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

McAfee impersonation email

Scammers are continuing to impersonate security brands in phishing emails. 

One of the latest versions claims to be from McAfee and tells you that your subscription has expired and you have '24 hours to maintain your protection.'

It also includes a link to 'renew now' which will lead to a dodgy site designed to get you to enter in your personal and payment information.

Scam emails can be reported by forwarding them to report@phishing.gov.uk.

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

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