Several schools have reported receiving an e-mail purporting to be from Barclays and asking them to use the link in the e-mail to fill in identity information. This is yet another scam! Do not respond and definitely do not click on the link or complete the form. Delete the e-mail at the first opportunity.The Basic rules are:
1. If you do not have an account with the firm then it is a scam
2. If you have a personal account with the firm how did they get the school's details? It is a scam
3. If it is a government body claiming to want to pay back money, why would they contact the school? It is a scam
4. If it is a large prize in a lottery or similar in another country it is probably a scam
5. If it is a really sad story told in broken English purporting to come from accountants, lawyers or other professionals then it is probably a scam
6. If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is a scam
In all cases - delete immediately and NEVER, EVER click on any links.
