This is exactly what to watch out for...
Indeed, Which.co.uk also warned against tricks involving impersonating popular brands, such as supermarkets, with tempting giveaways of food or cash or petrol gift cards. “If you see a tempting offer, check a brand’s official social media page or website to see if the post is authentic,” it advises on itsThere are also a few key red flags to look out for to keep you, your money and personal information safe.
“If someone contacts you and claims to be from a legitimate organisation, asking for personal information, such as card details, then this is a sign of a scam,” explains Lachim. “ If this happens, simply hang up the call or ignore the message, and contact the legitimate company directly. Finally, if a company asks for information such as your full password or PIN then this is a guarantee of a scam.
““If you receive a message from your energy provider or even by ‘Ofgem’ inviting you to click on a link to apply or claim your rebate, then this is definitely a scam. Avoid clicking any links and forward the message to 7726,”” says Lachim.There aren’t many worse feelings than realising you have been scammed and have either put your personal information at risk or even lost money. But the important thing is not to panic.
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