An insurance company has warned customers over a scam that could see your bank account drained.
People have been receiving text messages which appear to come from their insurer - but which lead to sites where you will give away your bank details.
In a message to customers, Admiral insurance wrote: "You may have seen in the media this week that a number of large brands have become the subject of phishing attacks with scammers trying to obtain personal information.
"We’re aware that a small number of customers have received a fraudulent text message claiming to be from Admiral.
"It asks customers to click a link that leads to a fake website where they’re asked to enter information including their bank details.
"We want you to know we’ll never ask you for your payment details or bank account information by text message or email.
"If you receive one of these messages or you’re suspicious of any communication claiming to be from Admiral, please don't:
• Click any links
• Open any attachments
• Log in to MyAccount or share your password
• Share any personal information or payment details
"And please contact us as soon as possible by emailing: report@admiralgroup.co.uk with the details of what you have received, and a copy of the message if possible.
"A crucial part of staying safe online is knowing how to spot phishing scams. In particular, check that the main website address is legitimate – for example admiral.com or myaccount.admiral.com.
"Fraudulent websites will often contain misspellings or use special characters to pretend to be authentic when they are not.
"We will always take steps to have any fake websites reported to us taken down. If you would like more advice you can visit Admiral.com and search for “phishing”."
