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

  • Wales’ 20mph speed limit review moves to final stage ahead of one-year anniversary
  • Welsh Government launches consultation on EV chargepoints in new homes and buildings
  • HMRC urges thousands to check for missing state pension payments

  • More...

    Wales’ 20mph speed limit review moves to final stage ahead of one-year anniversary

    News

    Welsh Government launches consultation on EV chargepoints in new homes and buildings

    News

    HMRC urges thousands to check for missing state pension payments

    News

    Farmers unite to support curlew recovery project in North Wales

    News

    Flintshire: Met Office issues fog warning for Monday, travel disruptions likely

    News

    Employees from Mold’s P&A Group push boundaries for mental health charity

    News

    Polly’s to Open Taproom and Restaurant in Mold by 2025

    News

    Lantern parade to illuminate Buckley next month

    News

    Falls prevention in Wales saves millions and empowers older adults, taskforce reports

    News