Received a scam email ??

Howdy!

I have a tiny pension with legal and general . A bizarre thing happened at 2 am this morning . I purchased a book on audible .
Just after that , I receive this email:
From Pgp-Universal-admin@landg.com

Warning : Symantec web email protection account expiration .

Then asked to click on link . I did not do that .

Scam?

Thanks

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  • neilmcl
    neilmcl Posts: 19,460 Forumite
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    Why not contact Legal & General directly and ask them.
  • Thanks . I was thinking that the phone no. May be a scam as well.
    I do not have their no. To hand but I think that is the next step .
  • More4me
    More4me Posts: 258 Forumite
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    Here are couple of numbers to call L&G

    01737 370370 if you have daytime call bundle with your landline or inclusive minutes on mobile

    0800 0277161 free phone
    More
  • stragglebod
    stragglebod Posts: 1,324 Forumite
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    Why not just delete it? Unless you bought Symantec web email protection (whatever that is) from investment company L&G.
  • Agree with the above. Sounds like a scam - I wouldn't worry about the email unless you use use Symantec email protection! Which by the sound of it is highly unlikely!! Delete it!
  • AndyPix
    AndyPix Posts: 4,847 Forumite
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    Why not just delete it? Unless you bought Symantec web email protection (whatever that is) from investment company L&G.


    ^^ This - exactly
  • motorguy
    motorguy Posts: 22,605 Forumite
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    Howdy!

    I have a tiny pension with legal and general . A bizarre thing happened at 2 am this morning . I purchased a book on audible .
    Just after that , I receive this email:
    From Pgp-Universal-admin@landg.com

    Warning : Symantec web email protection account expiration .

    Then asked to click on link . I did not do that .

    Scam?

    Thanks

    Legal and General do use Symantec web email protection.

    Have you ever emailed documents to Legal and General? You may previously have used their service and its now expiring?

    Theres a direct contact line number for them..

    "DATA SECURITY
    When sending sensitive or confidential client information by email to Legal & General, we strongly recommend that you
    do this securely. This can be done by encrypting the email and/or attached documents by use of software such as
    WinZip (to encrypt Word or Excel documents). We suggest you password protect the files and advise us of the
    password separately.
    Alternatively, we can send an email giving you access to our PGP Universal Secured Web Messenger service. This
    will enable you to send and receive secure emails with us.
    For more information about Web Messenger please refer to http://www.legalandgeneral.com/legal-security
    For issues with access to an existing Web Messenger inbox, please contact the Legal & General Secure Email
    Technical Helpdesk on 0370 050 0274 (select option two, and then option three). Lines open Monday to Friday 9am to
    5pm. Call charges may vary.
    "

    http://www.legalandgeneral.com/library/protection/sales-aid/Q38986.pdf
  • motorguy
    motorguy Posts: 22,605 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Why not just delete it? Unless you bought Symantec web email protection (whatever that is) from investment company L&G.

    He doesnt have to have bought it, just have used the system to send them documents previously
  • Thanks for all of your replies and help.
    I will give them a call on Monday and find out what it is all about.
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