The cost of of living crisis is inspiring more and more scammers to take advantage of vulnerable people. Learn how to protect yourself in this article.
Deceptive phone calls are designed to trick people into revealing personal or financial details, which can then be used to steal money, gain access to bank accounts, or commit identity theft.
Cloning companies scam is a sophisticated form of identity theft that can leave unsuspecting victims financially devastated by impersonating legitimate companies
Scammers have recently started impersonating McAfee to send emails to consumers claiming to have found a virus on the recipient's computer. Learn more here.
In light of the government's recent announcement of a new emergency alert system, it's crucial to be aware of potential scams and fraudulent activities that may arise as a result.
On 6th February 2023, the world was hit by the sad news of a powerful earthquake on the border between Turkey and Syria. Of course, scammers are capitalising on this.
The internet is filled with online ticket scams, and if you're not careful, you could fall victim to one. From fake ticket sellers to fraudulent travel agencies, read more below.
As technology evolves and criminals become more sophisticated, it is important that people become more aware of the dangers that come with these types of text scams.
Gold scams have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, and it is essential to be aware of them to protect oneself from potential financial losses of this ancient scam that is still rampant today.
Invoice fraud is a scam in which fraudsters pose as legitimate companies in a phishing attempt to get their victims' bank account details by using fake invoice requests.
In today's digital age, LinkedIn has become the most popular professional networking site. Unfortunately, the number of scams on this platform is also increasing.
Retirement is a time when many of us look forward to enjoying the fruits of our labour. However, there are fraudsters out there who prey on people's desire for financial security.
The recent Argos new air fryer scam has caused alarm and confusion among customers due to the deceptive nature of the offer - and the scammers have been incredibly successful.
Fraudsters commonly use personal information to gain unauthorized access to Netflix accounts, affecting many users. Learn how to protect yourself here.
It can be tempting to save money by hiring a contractor without researching the company beforehand. Unfortunately, this can lead to falling victim to a fake contractor scam.
In recent years, the popularity of dating apps has skyrocketed, and so did the sophistication of dating app scammers. How is Tinder and other apps counter-attacking?
The Toxic Mould scam preys on people's fear of illness and damage to their homes; the scammers seeking to steal money or personal details. See what to expect and how to avoid being scammed.
Name a star scams have become increasingly popular in recent years, with many star naming companies offering to name a star after someone for a fee. Beware of these scams.
Car repair and auto mechanic scams are a prevalent problem these days, costing consumers huge amount of money every year. Learn how to avoid being fooled!
With the UK leaving the European Union and, in some cases, the need to apply for visas from both of the European Community and the UK, there has been a flurry of false adverts and scammers online.
Dog scams are the growing problem in the UK and abroad. It is when unscrupulous individuals use deceptive tactics to unfairly take advantage of unsuspecting dog owners, be it injury, damaged property or a dog bite.
Twitter, one of the world's largest social media platforms, recently suffered a major security breach that resulted in the leak of email addresses tied to 235 million Twitter accounts.
People with disabilities are increasingly becoming the target of fraud and scams that involve attempts to impersonate them, extortion of services, and outright theft and exploitation. Learn more.
YouTube is commonly used to share videos and other media, so it's no surprise that it has become a prime target for scammers. Learn how to protect yourself here.
Are you tired of being bombarded with weight loss pill advertisements claiming to be the answer to your weight loss struggles? You're not alone in trying to lose weight. Protect yourself from scams.
TV License scams are a form of fraud that targets unsuspecting consumers, especially those who own televisions or other devices capable of receiving broadcast signals. Learn to spot them bere.
Loft insulation is an essential aspect of energy efficiency measures in a home. With UK Government's new Green UK measures in place, scammers accept this challenge to steal your money and identity.
PayPal scams are one of the most common online scams that individuals should be aware of in order to protect their financial security. Unfortunately, PayPal is often targeted by malicious actors. Learn more.
Are you tired of receiving unwanted calls and texts from spammers and scammers? Look no further than Wotcha, the ultimate online tool against spammers and scammers for British citizens.
In the UK, it is illegal for private individuals to sell lordship titles, altought more and more offers offering the title online. Don't fall for this scam.
The winter season is a magnet for scammers, and it's essential to be aware of the many schemes they use to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. Learn about the different types below.
At this moment, Omaze is aggressively advertising their 3.5 million lake district house draw on platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and national magazines. Is it a scam?
Each form of fraud is terrible and each carries huge consequences, but some bring with them enormous embarrassment, shame and fear of no one finding out about certain of our actions. Blackmail and Sextortion are on the rise.
This article discusses council tax refund scams in the UK and provides tips on how to protect yourself from falling victim to them. Scammers use a range of tactics to scam you out of your hard earned money. Find out more.
New Year's resolutions are goals that people set for themselves at the beginning of the year, but scammers often try to take advantage of people trying to achieve these goals. Find out how to protect yourself here.
Gift card scams are fraudulent activities in which fraudsters use payment methods such as gift cards to commit crimes. Gift card fraud involve a variety of tactics, and they can be used by both individuals and organized crime rings.
HMRC tax refund scams are a common problem in the UK, especially phishing emails, text messages, phone calls and even bogus websites. In 2022, the tax authority received over 180,000 reports of this type of fraud.
Universal Credit scams are a growing problem that many people need to be aware of. Scammers may try to use Universal Credit as a way to get your personal information or money from you.
Airbnb scams are fraudulent activities conducted by people who want to take advantage of travelers. They can involve a variety of tactics. It's important to be aware of these scams and take steps to protect yourself when using online services such as Airbnb. Check below what the most common scams are and how to avoid them.
Santander is urgently alerting the public to be aware of social media scams after a woman was scammed out of £80,000 while communicating with her newfound friends on an online game. Investigations have revealed that over 70% of purchase scams start on social media platforms. Read more.
Co-operative banks have become increasingly vulnerable to scams in recent years. Scammers often target customers through phone calls, emails, and other methods of communication, trying to get them to divulge confidential information such as bank account numbers or passwords.
Wish is a popular online shopping platform with millions of customers worldwide operating from San Francisco. Their business model is allowing merchants to advertise their products directly. However, some people have raised questions about whether wish is a scam or not.
Sales scams are fraudulent sales tactics that aim to deceive consumers and convince them to buy goods or services they don't need. These schemes can come in many different forms, from bogus offers of free trial periods to false claims about the product or service being sold.
It's recently been reported in the media that a popular Youtuber is advertising a free £1000 give away. However, this is yet another paid online survey scam. Such scams can take many different forms. Find out more here.
Football fans around the world are being warned to be cautious about scams related to the World Cup. Fraudsters may try to exploit the enthusiasm of football fans and lure them into investing in fake lottery schemes.
Job scams are an increasingly common problem job seekers face. Fake job ads can be hard to spot, leaving job seekers vulnerable to exploitation and potential financial loss. Here is how to spot them.
Grandparent scams are a common form of financial fraud that targets unsuspecting seniors. These scams typically involve con artists who pose as grandchildren or other relatives in order to gain access to money or personal information from their victims.
Bailiffs and enforcement officers play a vital role in our justice system. Unfortunately, there are some people who will take advantage of others in their time of need. Read more.
Every day we are exposed to all sorts of scams, mainly online. The situations are different, but the patterns by which scammers operate are similar. Find out how to spot a scammer.
TripAdvisor is a great resource to help you plan your travels and find the best restaurants, attractions, and hotels. But unfortunately it can also be used by scammers to get money from unsuspecting travellers.
Students are a paradise for scammers - young people who do not have a regular income and need money for university and life are an easy target for thieves. In this article, you will find out what the most common student loan scams are, how to spot them and where to report them.
The process of scam damage control is all about minimising the impact on you and your loved ones so that you can move on in a positive frame of mind whilst also protecting your assets.
Multilevel marketing scams or MLMs are a type of scam in which participants earn money by recruiting others to join the scheme and so and so on. This scam is very rampant during the cost of living crisis as it promises quick money. Don't get fooled!
We spend many hours every day on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or other social media sites. Find out what the most common scams are, how you can protect yourself against them and what techniques thieves use.
Many companies offering to sell and install solar systems have appeared on the market. Unfortunately, the greater the boom and competition, the easier it is to get scammed for solar power systems by people taking advantage of customers' ignorance, trust or need to save money.
Investment scams are a growing problem in today's economy, posing serious risks to unsuspecting individuals. These scams can take many forms. Read more below.
People around the world have been trying to help the victims of the war in Ukraine for many months. Such a situation is also, unfortunately, a haven for scammers who prey on people's compassion to extort money with fake emails pretending to be from legitimate crisis support charities.
Looking at the latest annual fraud report, it is clear that fraud continues to be a major issue in our society. Despite efforts by law enforcement and other organizations to crack down on this crime, it seems that there are still many victims of fraud each year.
Spam emails and messages have become the bane of our existence in the digital age. Not only do they clog up our inboxes, but they also often contain malicious links or attempts at scamming us out of personal information. It's time to learn how to unsubscribe and stop them.
Receiving a parking ticket is never pleasant. If you happen to find it behind the windscreen wiper of your car or receive it by email or letter - beware! It could be a scam.
If you are looking for information on romance scams, you have come to the right place. Romance scams, also known as online dating scams or romance fraud. These scams typically involve someone posing as a potential romantic partner and asking for money or other forms of financial support to vulnerable victims.
Telephone banking scams involve fraudsters pretending to be from a bank or other trusted organization, calling victims and tricking them into giving out sensitive information such as account numbers or passwords. Don't be fooled!
Car crash scams are on the rise, and they often target unsuspecting victims. Unfortunately, these types of frauds are very dangerous and often result in real injuries, bankcrupcy, and prohibiation of driving permamently.
Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their methods, and one of the latest scams involves impersonating company bosses in order to obtain sensitive information or money. Protect yourself by reading more.
What do you do when you are not expecting anyone and suddenly someone knocks on your door? You probably open it anyway. What if it's a scammer pretending to be from a government or utility company? Find out more.
the latest trend in delivery scams - reports are coming in from people receiving emails purporting to be from EVRI, asking them to rearrange delivery and pay a small fee for shipping. Learn how to not fall for this scam.
With scams running rampant throughout the United Kingdom, you are perhaps one of the many victims of these heartless criminals. You might be surprised to know that there are people who dedicate their time to scambaiting.
Card fraud is unfortunately becoming increasingly common, especially when travelling abroad. There are a few things you can do to protect yourself, but it’s important to be aware of the most common card frauds so that you can avoid them.
There are a lot of ways to block robo spam calls from trying to call your phone. When you receive an incoming call from an unknown number, you may be tempted to simply ignore it and block it. However, there are a few things to consider before you do.
There are many different insurance scams that take place in the UK, but there are some that are more common than others.Take a look at the top insurance scams of 2021/2022 and devestating numbers.
The UK government has announced that qualifying households will receive £400 off their energy bills. Scammers have already taken advantage of this situation to get people's personal information for fraud.
Is the incoming number suspicious or genuine? If you've ever been the recipient of a phone call from an unknown number, you may have wondered who the caller was and whether or not they had malicious intent. You can check it. Find out how.
A lot of people fall victims to computer repair fraud, with scammers pretending to be from IT support and offering help. Some of the scamming techniques include claiming you have a virus that needs to be deleted, or that your computer has been hacked.
When it comes to paying for goods and services online, Apple Pay is becoming an increasingly popular option. So, how do Apple Pay scams work? And what can you do to protect yourself from them? Find out in this article.
Scams are becoming increasingly common in the UK, and it's important for people to be aware of them in order to protect themselves. In this article, we will discuss some of the most popular scams that are happening in the UK right now.
Although crypto scam percentages are falling, the value of scams is still frightening. The largest scam of 2022 so far — known as Finiko — managed to net its creators over $273 million worth of cryptocurrency. Read about most common scams.
When it comes to pension scams, anyone can be a victim - no matter how financially savvy they are. Victims are losing an average of £50,000 according to Action Fraud data from 2021. Find out how to protect yourself below.
Figures suggest that more than half of all students heading to university this September have been targeted by criminals in the previous year, with those going to university for the first time being most at risk of student loan fraud.
If you have a Sky TV or broadband subscription, you may be targeted by scammers. These scams are becoming more common than ever, with people losing hundreds of pounds every year. How to prevent it? Read more.
Scammers are preying on the hopes of Britons who are in a desperate need for a well-earned holiday. These holiday sscam specifically target our collective aspirations of escaping after such the lengthy and challenging lockdown periods.
During the lockdown and ever since, we've seen an increase in fraudulent contact attempts from Royal Mail that appear to be genuine. Delivery frauds are on the rise once again.
A warning has been issued over rising energy-related scams. Even though it's possible to get this money refunded, it can have a serious impact on a person's wellbeing and financial stability.
Unwanted phone calls are the nightmare of our times. Many of us get several calls a day from unknown numbers. We took a look at this and checked what you can do to keep them to a minimum.