[Bradford] Android phone scam

[Brian A]

Whilst readers of this may be too savvy to fall for it, it is good to know
about this on behalf of  those who are not so.

I received this via my 'Neighbourhood Watch' rep. today.

Brian

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----Original message----
>From : catherine.winn at westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
Date : 14/11/2014 - 14:11 (GMTST)
To :
Subject : Important Message on Android Phone Scam

We have been asked to send this out to everyone on behalf of our Economic
Crime Unit…….


Please pass on this advice to as many friends, relatives, neighbours as you
can and encourage them to spread the news so as many people as possible are
alerted

Action Fraud is asking users of Android mobile phones to beware of a new
scam.


The scam, which is called a 'ransom ware' sends the user a text, which
includes a link for ‘Photoviewer’ or something of a similar name.


If you click on this your phone is locked and you are asked to pay to
unlock it. Similar messages are also sent to your contacts, encouraging
them to open the same link.

This scam has originated in America and to date, the National Fraud
Intelligence Bureau are not aware of its existence in the UK.

Should you receive this text (what to do?)

Anyone who is affected by this is advised to put their phone in safe mode
and reset it.


Please don’t click on links that you are unsure about and report anything
suspicious to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

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