Scam warning issued for those who receive a certain type of email

There has been a surge in certain email scamsErin Bridges11:50, 08 Aug 2026People are being warned about a surge in 'password reset' emails which are flooding inboxes, impersonating trusted brands like Google and other online retailers. The emails pretend to come from platforms people use constantly and check daily including Gmail, Facebook, Instagram and banking apps like PayPal.‌As these are most people's everyday apps, it could mean that many users are clicking the email with no hesitation. The familiarity of the platforms is said to be what makes the scam so effective.‌Peter Nguyen, privacy expert at Protect My Data, says this is one of the most concerning patterns he’s seeing right now.‌He said: "I see these emails every day. They’re not rare anymore. And they’re always tied to the ap