Scammers are pretending to be from the World Health Organisation and United Nations in a bid to steal personal information.
Emails are being sent to people with attached links to click in an attempt so 'phish' data from unsuspecting internet users.
The scammers are attempting to steal personal data which can be used to steal passwords and credit card details.
An example police have shown is that scammers are offering people money if they provide details including their name, address, occupation and phone number through clicking a link.
Nottinghamshire Police have warned the public about such scams circulating during the coronavirus lockdown.
In a post on Facebook, the force said: "Scammers are sending out phishing emails purporting to be from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the United Nations (UN).
"If you get one of these emails, or any other scam email, all of the usual rules apply:
- Avoid clicking in links and attachments
- Check that the e-mail makes sense, does it read like the person it says it's from and is the context correct?
- Always remember to verify that a communication is genuine by calling the person or organisation involved (on a number you know is genuine)"
In March, Nottinghamshire Live reported how Nottingham City Council warned residents not to fall victim to scams during the coronavirus outbreak as crooks look to prey on the most vulnerable.
Members of the public are being urged to remain vigilant, and try to support elderly and vulnerable family members and neighbours, when dealing with doorstep callers, unsolicited phone calls and emails.
No official organisation will contact residents out of the blue and ask for payment for information, or access to a cure which doesn’t exist.
Nottingham City Council’s Trading Standards department has heard national reports of emails and phone calls requesting money to support those in need, promising miracle cures, and door-to-door campaigns offering testing.
Phishing emails can be reported to Action Fraud here.
