Scammers and Phishers

What a load of old rubbish.  Dear “User” – as in, this scammer has no idea who I am.  They very sweetly want to “Avoid Your Domain from being Deactivated from Our server”.  What domain???  Why would any domain that I...

What is an Esta? It stands for Electronic System for Travel Authorisation.  It is requirement for entry into the United States for citizens from certain countries who can apply for an ESTA instead of a Visa. How To Apply Apply through the official U...

This is a cut price bitcoin scammer.  The last one wanted 399$ in bitcoin See Here.  Sometimes these scammers use a username or an old password they’ve found for you from a hacked list.  This one seems to have purchased a dodgy list –...

I received this message in my “Filtered messages” folder on Facebook: Free pulse oximeter for my UK friends, ur best personal health monitor or carer. We will full refund after shipped by pp, so if you buy it , maybe you could receive ref...

I just received a phone call from 0161 818 7299.  It was a recorded message, claiming to be from HMRC.  Obviously it wasn’t.  It was a recorded message, not a person.  I was told that I should contact my solicitor and phone them back immedi...

Nice try sunshine.  I don’t have an account with EDF Energy and I’m a private household, so at most my bill would be a few hundred pounds.  Which is what this scammer is relying on.  They are hoping the person receiving this will panic...

What are you supposed to have submitted?  The scammer can’t be bothered to say.  S/he just hopes you will fall for the scam and click on their link – which will either take you to a page where you are asked to fill in your financial inf...