Posted: Tue 4th Jan 2022

North Wales Police Cyber Crime Team warning about fake Currys email

News and Info from Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales
This article is old - Published: Tuesday, Jan 4th, 2022

A scam email is going around claiming to offer a £90 ‘promo reward’ from electronics and computing retailer Currys in return for completing a survey.

The scam involves an unsolicited Currys branded email asking people to click through to a ‘marketing survey’ in return for the ‘reward.

Links in the email lead to malicious websites that are designed to steal your personal info.

North Wales Police Cyber Crime team has issued a warning about the latest scam, a spokesperson said:

“The latest scam message to come to our attention is a fake e-mail purporting to be from Currys claiming that you will get a £90 gift card if you complete a marketing survey.”

“As with similar messages the link leads to a malicious website that is nothing to do with Currys.”

There’s no shortage of things to click online – quizzes, “free” offers and other click bait. Avoid the temptation!

These can often be a way of getting personal information from you. This especially goes for emails you receive.

Be extra careful on clicking on links – as this could be part of a phishing scam.

If you receive a suspicious email forward it to the National Cyber Security Centre: [email protected].

Spotted something? Got a story? Send a Facebook Message | A direct message on Twitter | Email: [email protected] Latest News

  • Student duo a force to be reckoned with after winning awards for new clothing range
  • £10m to boost jobs and wellbeing support in Wales
  • Ambitious expansion plans submitted for Christmas Farm near Flintsire border

  • More...

    Student duo a force to be reckoned with after winning awards for new clothing range

    News

    £10m to boost jobs and wellbeing support in Wales

    News

    Ambitious expansion plans submitted for Christmas Farm near Flintsire border

    News

    Pothole-related breakdowns double, says RAC

    News

    Thousands more driving tests each month to cut wait times

    News

    Flint man jailed after attack on teen and police officer

    News

    Plans to convert Shotton’s old police station into home

    News

    Drugs stash hidden in Irn-Bru can at Creamfields

    News

    Mold: Live on the Square returns with packed music lineup

    News