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Scammers are targeting some of London's biggest tech startups with a 'sophisticated' email trick

on Aug 30, 2015 | 0 comments

By Business Insider

Words by James Cook, Business Insider

Scammers are attempting to steal money from some of London’s best-known startups in a targeted campaign that involves bogus payment requests emailed to executives.

Business Insider understands that around 10 well-funded London startups have been targeted, although there is no evidence that any of the companies have actually fallen for the scam. Screenshots and copies of the scam emails are currently being circulated around tech mailing lists in London, but the scam’s existence isn’t yet widely known.

This isn’t simple email spam. The scammers have taken the time to purchase domains which are the same as the Read full story ›

Source: The Drum