Fraud & Impersonation
Conveyancing Fraud UK: Stop “Friday Afternoon Fraud”
Criminals alter conveyancing emails and redirect completion money. Establish bank details early and verify any change through a trusted channel.
Fraud & Impersonation
Guides covering recovery scams, impersonation fraud, and advance-fee tactics targeting UK consumers. Recognise fraud patterns and report them correctly.
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Deed Fraud: Protect Property in England and Wales
Criminals may impersonate an owner to sell or mortgage a property. HM Land Registry offers alerts and title restrictions in England and Wales.
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Identity Theft UK: Warning Signs & What to Do
Noticed an unrecognised account or a sudden credit-file surprise? Here's how identity theft actually happens in the UK, and what to do about it first.
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Google Voice Verification Code Scam UK: Don't Share That Code
Someone asks you to read back a Google verification code to 'prove you're real'? It's a scam to hijack your number. Here's how it works and what to do.
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How to Spot and Avoid Scams in the UK: The Core Rules
Every scam relies on the same handful of tricks. Learn the pattern once and you'll recognise it in a call, text, or email you've never seen before.
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Driveway Cowboy Scam UK: Spot a Fake Contractor
An unsolicited caller offers cheap driveway or roof repairs using 'leftover materials'? How to spot a doorstep cowboy trader and report it in the UK.
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Charity Scam UK: Spot a Fake Donation Appeal
Asked to donate to a charity appeal by phone, text, or social media? How to spot a fake charity scam, check it's genuine, and give safely in the UK.
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Recovery Scam UK: Spot a Fake 'Get Your Money Back' Firm
Lost money to a scam and now a 'recovery agent' offers to get it back for a fee? How to spot a recovery scam, avoid a second loss, and report it in the UK.
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WhatsApp 'Hi Mum' Scam UK: Spot a Fake Family Text
Got a WhatsApp from 'your child' on a new number needing urgent money? Spot the 'Hi Mum' family impersonation scam, check safely, and get money back.