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Current email scam patterns - phishing, fake invoices, cloud file-share lures, and lottery/subscription baits - and what to do.
These are current scam-message patterns our team has reviewed and sanitised - not a live feed. Last updates are shown on each page. We never publish live scam links or personal data.
- Meta Business Support warning Likely scam
Messages claiming your page or ad account will be disabled unless you verify via a link are phishing scams targeting business owners. See what to do.
- PayPal invoice email Suspicious
Unexpected PayPal invoice or money-request emails that push you to call a number are a common scam. Learn the red flags and how to check safely.
- Microsoft password expiry email Likely scam
Microsoft password expiry email: why it's a scam, the warning signs, and what to do if you clicked, gave access, shared a password, or scanned a code.
- fake antivirus renewal email Likely scam
Fake antivirus renewal email: why it's a scam, the warning signs, and what to do if you clicked, gave access, shared a password, or scanned a code.
- fake DocuSign document message Likely scam
Fake docusign document message: why it's a scam, the warning signs, and what to do if you clicked, gave access, shared a password, or scanned a code.
- SharePoint file share phishing Likely scam
Sharepoint file share phishing: why it's a scam, the warning signs, and what to do if you clicked, gave access, shared a password, or scanned a code.
- OneDrive document phishing Likely scam
Onedrive document phishing: why it's a scam, the warning signs, and what to do if you clicked, gave access, shared a password, or scanned a code.
- malicious calendar invite scam Likely scam
Malicious calendar invite scam: why it's a scam, the warning signs, and what to do if you clicked, gave access, shared a password, or scanned a code.
- Google account security alert scam Likely scam
Google account security alert scam: why it's a scam, the warning signs, and what to do if you clicked, gave access, shared a password, or scanned a code.
- Apple iCloud storage renewal scam Likely scam
Apple icloud storage renewal scam: why it's a scam, the warning signs, and what to do if you clicked, gave access, shared a password, or scanned a code.
- lottery prize fee message Likely scam
Lottery prize fee message: why it's a scam, the emotional pressure used, and what to do - calmly and safely.
- subscription renewal scam email Likely scam
Subscription renewal scam email: why it's a scam, the emotional pressure used, and what to do - calmly and safely.
- 'Hello pervert' sextortion email Likely scam
'hello pervert' sextortion email: why it's a scam, the emotional pressure used, and what to do - calmly and safely.
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What this hub tracks
Recently reviewed email phishing patterns: security 'alerts', fake invoices, and business-email-compromise payment redirection.
Recently documented patterns
- 'Unusual sign-in - verify your account' links
- Fake invoices or 'payment failed' notices
- Changed-bank-details payment redirection
- Shared-document or storage-full lures
Common red flags
- Unexpected contact creating urgency, fear, or excitement
- Requests for codes, passwords, payment, or personal details
- Links or attachments you did not expect
- A sender, number, or domain that doesn't match the real organisation
What to do
- Stop and verify through official channels you find yourself.
- Don't click links or share codes, passwords, or card details.
- If money moved, contact your bank or provider immediately and report it.
How to verify safely
- Open the official app or type the address yourself - don't tap links in the message.
- Call the organisation on a number you look up independently.
- Check a suspicious message with the free checker before acting.
Related emergency guides
Related scam-type hubs
Sources
Last reviewed: 2026-06-05. These are recently documented, reviewed patterns - not a real-time feed.
We don't claim to detect every scam or guarantee recovery. Always verify through official channels and report to your local authority.