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BEWARE!

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Just recieved the following text, sent in the vein of the recent Government based Covid 19 stay at home text.

It IS SPAM and is designed to help relieve you of your funds and information. If you get this, delete it immediately and DO NOT click on the link or respond to it!

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lettingoffsteam

Thanks for the heads up SuffolkLad!👍🙂

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Prada47

Cheers The Government should issue something saying anyone caught scamming during this crisis will get a minimum of 15 years in a jail. I hope the scum catch the Corona Virus.

A little more PC than my earlier reply

Stay Safe People

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Healthyheart1

Thank you, I think people are going to fall for this one it's so hard to wade through the treacle when you haven't got any money. Don't be tempted x Sheena

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MichaelJHHeart Star

People also need to look out for bogus emails. I have had a couple this week - flagged as spam and deleted!

in reply toMichaelJH

yes, the e-mails are the classic.

What is so annoying is the ease with which you can dispell the authenticity of an e-mail just by checking the actual e-mail address as opposed to what comes up on the screen.

If any one needs instructions on how to check, I will happily provide them...

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Celtic

Is it possible for HU to headline all their forums with this warning? But I always worry especially for all those elderly people without internet! Many thanks for the warning - I will send it to all my contacts.

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Pinkrobin

Have you been able to report this. It can be reported online at actionfraud.police.uk. this helps to close the scammers down quickly. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.

in reply toPinkrobin

yes, reported it shortly after. Can't believe it took them so long to start their evil behaviour

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