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Scammers using the virus as an excuse

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12Michael Wed 18-Mar-20 09:06:45

Taken from my local Neighbourhood Watch page .

Security experts say a spike in email scams linked to coronavirus is the worst they have seen in years.

Cyber-criminals are targeting individuals as well as industries, including aerospace, transport, manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare and insurance.
Phishing emails written in English, French, Italian, Japanese, and Turkish languages have been found.
The BBC has tracked five of the campaigns.

timetogo2016 Wed 18-Mar-20 09:12:29

I`m not shocked in anyway shape or form.
People should be vigilant

Teetime Wed 18-Mar-20 09:51:48

Apparently here some people have been going door to door offering Virus testing!

MawB Wed 18-Mar-20 10:19:39

I have read of scammers coming to your door and offering to disinfect your contaminated bank notes grin

That’s like Hattie offering to guard your sausages.

Or this

Urmstongran Wed 18-Mar-20 10:33:39

Best giggle of the day so far Maw! Thanks ?