WhatsApp Scams in the UK: The Complete Guide

From family impersonation to crypto investment fraud, this guide covers common WhatsApp scam patterns and safer ways to verify an unexpected request.

20 July 2026Read more

Romance Fraud9 min read

Romance Fraud on Dating Apps: How to Protect Yourself

Dating apps are a major hunting ground for romance fraudsters. Learn how to spot fake profiles, recognise the warning signs of fraud, and what to do if you think you're being scammed.

19 July 2026Read more

Investment Fraud10 min read

Investment Scams and Fake Trading Platforms: What You Need to Know

Learn how to identify fraudulent investment sites, verify FCA authorisation, and take safer next steps after suspected investment fraud.

18 July 2026Read more

Phishing7 min read

Fake Job Offer Scams: How to Spot Fraudulent Recruitment

Fake job offers are targeting job seekers across the UK, stealing personal data and money. Learn how to identify fraudulent job listings and protect yourself during your job search.

17 July 2026Read more

Guides8 min read

Authorised Push Payment Fraud: What It Is and How to Get Your Money Back

Learn how APP fraud works, the scope of current reimbursement protections, and the practical first steps after a suspected scam payment.

16 July 2026Read more

Online Shopping7 min read

How to Spot a Fake Online Shop Before You Buy

This guide gives you a step-by-step checklist to assess an online shop before entering payment details or sending money.

15 July 2026Read more

Phishing7 min read

SIM Swap Fraud: How Criminals Hijack Your Phone Number

SIM swap fraud allows criminals to take over your phone number and bypass two-factor authentication. Learn how it works and how to protect your accounts.

14 July 2026Read more

Online Shopping6 min read

Puppy and Pet Scams: How to Buy a Pet Safely Online

Pet scams surged during the pandemic and remain common. Fraudsters advertise non-existent puppies and kittens online, taking deposits and then disappearing. Here's how to avoid them.

13 July 2026Read more

Guides8 min read

How to Protect Elderly Relatives from Scams

This guide helps families have supportive conversations and put practical protections in place for an older relative who may encounter a scam.

12 July 2026Read more

Government Impersonation6 min read

DVLA and Council Tax Scam Texts: How to Spot Government Impersonation

Learn how to verify a message that claims to be from the DVLA, a council tax department, TV Licensing, or another government body.

11 July 2026Read more

Guides5 min read

How to Report a Scam in the UK: A Complete Guide

Knowing where to report a scam can help you recover money, protect others, and bring fraudsters to justice. This guide covers every reporting channel available in the UK.

24 June 2026Read more

Courier Fraud6 min read

Courier Fraud and Doorstep Scams: How to Protect Yourself

Courier fraud targets older people and can result in losses of tens of thousands of pounds in a single day. Learn how these scams work and how to protect yourself and your family.

22 June 2026Read more

Online Shopping6 min read

Online Shopping Scams: How to Avoid Purchase Fraud

Learn how to spot fake sellers, unsafe websites, and too-good-to-be-true deals before you send money or payment details.

20 June 2026Read more

Phishing6 min read

How to Spot a Phishing Email: The Complete Guide

Learn practical checks for suspicious sender addresses, urgent language, links, and attachments — and safer next steps if an email worries you.

18 June 2026Read more

Romance Fraud7 min read

Romance Scams: How Fraudsters Build Fake Relationships to Steal Money

Learn how romance fraud works, the warning signs to watch for, and practical ways to protect yourself and your loved ones.

16 June 2026Read more

Investment Fraud7 min read

Investment Scams in the UK: How to Spot a Fake Opportunity

This guide covers clone firms, crypto scams, boiler rooms, and practical ways to check an investment opportunity before sending money.

14 June 2026Read more

Government Impersonation6 min read

HMRC Scam Calls and Texts: What They Sound Like and How to Stay Safe

Fraudsters impersonating HMRC threaten victims with arrest, court action, or tax debt. This guide explains the warning signs and how to verify if an HMRC contact is genuine.

12 June 2026Read more

Delivery Scams5 min read

Royal Mail Parcel Scam Texts: How to Spot and Avoid Them

Fake Royal Mail delivery texts can imitate parcel updates and payment requests. Learn practical checks and safer next steps if you receive one.

10 June 2026Read more