AFP traffic infringement email scam targeting seniors
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) issued a warning about a traffic infringement email scam that is targeting seniors. Numerous users have already fallen victim to this counterfeit email, which as you can see below, looks quite legitimate.
SCAM ALERT: The AFP does not issue traffic fines via email. Please delete the email from your inbox and your deleted folder. @Scamwatch_gov pic.twitter.com/yGgkQERZxG
— AFP (@AusFedPolice) October 12, 2017
The AFP issued the warning to Australian email users in the tweet above, reminding road users that they will only ever receive traffic fines through their postal address.
"The AFP does not issue traffic fines via email. Please delete the email from your inbox and your deleted folder," the tweet reads.
Clicking links in this sort of email could see your computer’s security breached.
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