LNP phishing scam: Party members fear leak of personal information after scam email

An investigation has been launched after the LNP’s Gold Coast members were hit by a phishing scam appearing to use confidential information from the party’s membership database.

AN investigation has been launched after the LNP’s members were hit by a phishing scam appearing to use confidential information from the party’s membership database

LNP members alerted head office to a potential phishing scam, fearing a leak of their contact details late last week

Multiple Gold Coast party members received the email, sparking fears of a hack of the LNP’s database just weeks out from the state election.

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A phishing scam appears to have hit the LNP.

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A party spokesman said the email did not originate from the LNP.

“There have been reports of a phishing / scam email that makes reference to the LNP,” he said.

“People were informed of the scam as soon as it was brought to our attention and asked to delete the email.

“Immediate steps were taken to contact the IT service provider to investigate this matter further.”