Action Fraud is warning people to make sure they are on the guard from fraudsters.
What is phishing?
Fraudulently sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to trick individuals into revealing personal information, such as passwords and financial information. Phishing can also be carried out over text messages (smishing) and phone calls (vishing).
Links
Don’t click on the links in unsolicited emails and texts.
Attachments
Don’t open the attachments in unsolicited emails.
Your information
Don’t reveal personal or financial information as a result of unsolicited emails, texts or calls.
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