Hi Everyone,
There are scams that are doing the rounds at the moment so I wanted to share some details this with you so you are aware and can protect yourself from these malicious actors.
For more advice from BT in relation to scams, please read more from this link, Be aware of scams - What to look out for and how to spot a scam
Amazon Prime scam
We have seen reports from Amazon Prime customers who say they have received an email which looks like it originates from Amazon Prime. The email states that your order could not be shipped until you confirm your information.
*Update 17/07/20* This scam is still doing the rounds and the bad actors behind this scam have introduced a new tactic to try and get you to act so they can gain access to your PC. The new tactics being deployed is that the email will state that you have overpaid your Prime TV subscription so you are entitled to a refund. You are asked to click on a link. Please be aware of this, the advice below remains the same.
If any of the links contained in the email are clicked the customer will be directed to, what appears to be Amazon’s website, but this is 100% fake. You will be asked to confirm your name, address and credit card information. Once you have input your details that will be sent to the cybercriminals behind the scam.
If you have fallen victim to this specific scam, please immediately contact your bank and change your Amazon password. May be worth letting Amazon know as well.
Amazon Prime scam variant 2
This time the cybercriminals are trying to catch you over the phone. This scam typically works by you receiving an automated call in which you are informed that a fraudster has used your personal details to set up an Amazon Prime subscription.
You are further advised to press 1 to be connected to Amazon Prime customer service so that they can help. Once you press 1 you will be connected with the scammer where you will be told that they will need to connect to your PC remotely to fix a security flaw. They will ask you to download an application call Team viewer which enables them to connect to your PC.
Once connected to your PC from Team Viewer they will ask you to log in to your online bank account at which point they will steal your banking details or may even try to transfer money from your account.
Coronavirus scams
Yes, scammers are trying to take full advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic. There are a number of scams doing the rounds which appear to be related to coronavirus. Action fraud have reported total losses of close to one million pounds already through scams related to coronavirus.
If you would like more details on the particulars of these scams please take a few moments to read the information over on Actions fraud website, click on this link to read more, Coronavirus-related fraud reports
Stay safe everyone and keep a lookout for scammers.
