How to Stop Phishing Scams & Fraudulent Emails UK

Phishing emails are the most common entry point for cybercrime in the UK. AI has made them nearly perfect replicas of legitimate communications from HMRC, your bank, or major retailers. McAfee’s anti-phishing tools detect and block these attacks before they reach you.

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Key Points

  • Check the sender email address — not just the display name
  • Hover over links before clicking to see the real destination URL
  • HMRC never contacts you about tax rebates or refunds by email
  • Urgent language (‘Your account will be suspended’) is a phishing red flag
  • Never download attachments from unexpected emails — even from known senders
  • McAfee WebAdvisor blocks known phishing URLs in real time
  • Report phishing emails to NCSC: [email protected]
  • McAfee’s AI email scanning detects phishing patterns even in new emails

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