Latest Scam Alert

Dear Resident,

Wise impersonation email

Scam emails pretending to be from online bank Wise tell you that some features on your Wise account have been restricted and use accurate branding to appear legitimate. 

The emails include a link to 'complete your account review,' claiming that you need to do this to be able to send and receive money using your Wise account.

One of the giveaways that this is a scam email is that it is sent from a random email address, containing random numbers and letters. Hovering over the links also reveals that they don't lead to the official Wise website.

If you are a Wise customer and receive this email, log in to your account by independently visiting the official Wise web address and verifying the information that way.

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.

Most reported purchase scams

Purchase scams are when you buy a product online and receive nothing in return or something that isn't as described.

Lloyds Bank has revealed the top five most reported purchase scams in 2025, according to its customer data as:

The bank also predicts that ticket scams will be big in 2026 and found that more than 70% of purchase scams happen on Meta-owned platforms.

To report scam ads or posts on Facebook or Instagram, select the three dots in the top right corner and press 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