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I receive this scam email today, beware!

(9 Posts)
Marydoll Wed 21-Aug-24 15:26:24

Today I received this message from the DVLA. Some may be fooled by it.

Grannybags Wed 21-Aug-24 15:33:31

That’s a new one!

Thanks Marydoll

Marydoll Wed 21-Aug-24 15:41:29

It was the email address which gave it away.

Indigo8 Wed 21-Aug-24 15:45:26

Not seen this one yet but my e-mail is plagued by scammers. They mostly turn up in my junk file. The number of organisations that I have hardly heard of that consider me a loyal customer and want to reward me with some freebee if I just answer their questionnaire.

My TV licence seems to expire every few weeks. Parcels cannot be delivered. My Amazon Prime account is about to be closed.

I even have "hot" women of various nationalities wanting to meet up.

AGAA4 Wed 21-Aug-24 15:51:38

Thank you for the warning Marydoll.

nanaK54 Wed 21-Aug-24 15:56:18

Thank you

Wheniwasyourage Wed 21-Aug-24 16:09:52

Thank you Marydoll. It's getting to the stage where you (one, not you Marydoll!) shouldn't look at emails if you're tired or had a glass of wine in case you are more likely to be taken in by these scams. All wits need to be about you at all times!

Tizliz Thu 22-Aug-24 13:54:41

I got one saying I had overpaid my road tax, just click here for a refund 😡

fancythat Thu 22-Aug-24 15:01:01

Wheniwasyourage

Thank you Marydoll. It's getting to the stage where you (one, not you Marydoll!) shouldn't look at emails if you're tired or had a glass of wine in case you are more likely to be taken in by these scams. All wits need to be about you at all times!

I know what you mean.

A couple of times when I have not been feeling my best, I had to be very careful not to fall for a couple.

Learnt to not much deal with emails when unwell.