Watch Out For Spam ‘Order No’ Emails Containing Malware

A reminder to the public to remain on their guard over scam emails has been issued following reports of emails containing malware.

Action Fraud contact centre has received hundreds of calls about scam emails arriving in victims’ inboxes that are likely to contain malware.

All the examples that have been reported to them use spoofed emails addresses in order to appear legitimate. They are designed to play on your curiosity and get you to download the attachment which is likely to contain malware. It appears the scammers are changing the company name, date, order number and times whilst spamming out these emails. (click on the link below for an example of the e mail)

An example of a scam email being issued

Three legitimate businesses whose company names have been used as part of the scam said that these are not associated with them in any way. A further fifteen variations have been logged by their contact centre.

It is important to remember that this is a scam email – your credit/debit card will most likely not have not been charged.

If you receive one of these emails, do not open or download the attachment, delete it and report it to Action Fraud. If you have opened the attachment then call them on 0300 123 2040.