Guides covering recovery scams, impersonation fraud, and advance-fee tactics targeting UK consumers. Learn to recognise fraud patterns and report them correctly.
Learn how impersonation scams work in the UK, recognise the warning signs, and protect yourself from criminals posing as trusted organisations. This guide helps consumers avoid losing money to fake calls and messages.
Charity scams impersonate real charities or create fake ones to trick donors into sending money that never reaches those in need. Scammers use emotional appeals, fake websites, and convincing emails to steal donations—sometimes thousands of pounds.
Recovery scams target people who have already lost money to fraud, promising to retrieve their funds for an upfront fee. Scammers impersonate legitimate refund companies, lawyers, or financial investigators to gain trust and extract payment.
Scammers access or create WhatsApp accounts and message your contacts pretending to be a family member with a new phone number. They quickly build trust before asking for urgent financial help, often citing emergencies like hospital bills or legal problems.