Warning over fake British Gas emails that could steal your personal details
The email claims that customers are owed a refund from the firm and asks them to follow a link to get it.
BRITISH Gas customers are being warned not to fall for fake emails that claim they are owed a refund.
The phishing message claims accounts will stop working within 24 hours if you don't click on a "get your refund" link.
Customers who click are directed to a website that asks them to fill in their personal details, under the impression that they will be able to get some money back.
In reality, the website is actually owned and run by scammers who hope to trick people into handing over their bank details.
How to spot a fake email
IF you've received an email or text message claiming to be from your bank or a retailer, then these are the things you should look out for:
- Your bank or the retailer will always address a customer by name
- They will never ask a customer for their PIN, password or full memorable information
- The bank would never ask a customer to click on a link in an email or text message that takes you to a page which asks you for your username, password or any other information
- They would never ask a customer to email or text them PINs, card details or passwords
- Customers should not to click on any links in emails if they have any concerns
- Customers are encouraged to call their bank if they have any concerns about an email they have received.
A warning was issued by national police group Action Fraud which said it has received "lots" of reports of the same email.
It advice says: "Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it's a scam.
"Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text."
If you're received the email then you should not click on the link and instead .
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