Fake BT Wi-Fi booster discount phishing email
Impersonating: BT
What is this scam?
Scam emails impersonating BT offer customers a discount on a Wi-Fi booster, directing them to a phishing website that steals personal and financial information. Which? has flagged this as an active scam circulating in May 2026, arriving as a follow-on to the similar EE Wi-Fi booster prize scam flagged the same month. BT is not running any such promotion and has no connection to these emails.
Example scam message
BT: As a loyal BT customer, you're eligible for an exclusive 80% discount on our Smart Wi-Fi Booster — usually £89.99, yours for just £17.99. Claim your discounted device before stock runs out: bt-customer-deal.xyz/wifi-booster
Red flags to look out for
- The message creates urgency — threatening a fine, missed delivery, or account closure.
- Links lead to unofficial domains that don't match the real company's website.
- You weren't expecting this message and can't verify the event it references.
- It asks you to confirm payment details or personal information via a link.
- The sender's number or email address doesn't match the company's official contact.
What to do if you receive this
- Do not make any payments or provide personal details in response to the message.
- Contact your provider directly using the number on their official website.
- Forward the message to 7726 (free spam reporting).
- Report it to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk.
Received this message?
Forward it to 7726 (free on all UK networks) to report it to your mobile provider.
You can also report it to Action Fraud
or email the NCSC at report@phishing.gov.uk.
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