Startups reported:
Experts are warning that business owners who have registered a trademark are at “constant risk” of falling victim to a sophisticated email hoax.
The con is an example of a phishing scam, where the sender attempts to steal personal information. Business owners are sent a renewal reminder months in advance of the renewal window. They are then told to send an inflated fee to take care of the extension.
Similar to the recent Companies House letter scam, they will then demand money or data and threaten a (fake) penalty from the IPO if the entrepreneur does not comply.
Experts are warning that business owners who have registered a trademark are at “constant risk” of falling victim to a sophisticated email hoax.
The con is an example of a phishing scam, where the sender attempts to steal personal information. Business owners are sent a renewal reminder months in advance of the renewal window. They are then told to send an inflated fee to take care of the extension.
Similar to the recent Companies House letter scam, they will then demand money or data and threaten a (fake) penalty from the IPO if the entrepreneur does not comply.
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