Action Fraud has issued new guidelines for Gmail, Yahoo, and Outlook users to prevent falling victim to cybercrime. The key advice is to pause and evaluate any suspicious messages before taking action, as scammers are finding increasingly clever ways to deceive recipients. Recent reports have highlighted fake WhatsApp messages and Amazon scams circulating online.
To stay safe, Action Fraud recommends three important rules: avoid responding, clicking links, calling numbers, or making payments; verify the message’s authenticity using official contact details; and forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk before deleting them to help combat fraud.
By following these guidelines, individuals can contribute to removing harmful content used for fraudulent activities. Stay vigilant and report any emails that raise doubts to protect yourself and others from potential risks.