Online scams seem to grow alarmingly by the day, so it is ever more important to be very cautious. Anytime you receive an unexpected email or text message, you should be very careful not to click any links that may be attached. Scammers are quite good at making their messages appear like they are from legitimate organisations, so you must be very wary and vigilant in checking things about before interacting with a link.

You should always look at an email address carefully and look for any misspellings, or indicators of a fake account. Phone numbers can be spoofed so even if the number does look legitimate, you should always double check by other means, without clicking a link. Never give your details out without verifying who these details are going out to, by checking it out online or giving the organisation a call, via a number you get from their verified website.

If you are ever in doubt of a text or email being a scam, you should always contact the company directly.