Guides covering vishing calls, fake bank calls, HMRC phone scams, and voice fraud targeting UK residents. Learn to verify callers and avoid phone-based scams.
Solar panel cold caller scams target UK homeowners with promises of free surveys, government grants, and renewable energy savings. Scammers gather personal details, arrange visits, or trick victims into paying upfront deposits that disappear.
Fraudsters pose as Virgin Media support staff to trick you into revealing passwords, payment details, or granting remote access to your device. This guide explains exactly how the scam works and what to do if you've been contacted.
TalkTalk scam calls claim your account has a fault, security breach, or bill problem—then pressure you to reveal passwords or allow remote access to your computer. We explain exactly how to verify if a call is genuine and what to do if you've already engaged.
Sky broadband scam calls are one of the most common phone fraud attempts in the UK, with fraudsters pretending to be Sky customer service representatives. They use high-pressure tactics to convince you that your account is at risk, your broadband is being cut off, or you're owed a refund—but their real goal is to steal your login details, banking information, or money.
Number spoofing is when criminals use technology to make their phone number appear as something trusted — like your bank or the HMRC — so you answer and engage with them. UK residents lose millions yearly to spoofed calls because the fake caller ID makes the scam seem legitimate.
Scammers call pretending to be HSBC fraud teams, claiming suspicious activity on your account and asking you to verify details or download apps. These calls look legitimate because fraudsters spoof HSBC's real phone number, but they're designed to steal your login credentials and money.
Santander phone scams involve criminals calling you pretending to be the bank, claiming suspicious activity or a security breach. They pressure you to verify personal details, transfer money, or give access to your account—sometimes within minutes.
Pension liberation scams target UK savers with promises of accessing their pension before age 55. Scammers cold call claiming to be legitimate financial advisers, but they're after your personal details and money.
DVLA phone scams involve criminals calling you claiming there's a problem with your driving licence, vehicle tax, or MOT. They'll pressure you to pay money or hand over personal details to 'fix' a fake problem.
Scammers ring claiming to be HMRC, threatening arrest or benefit suspension over fake National Insurance issues. These calls are never genuine—HMRC contacts you by post, not unexpected phone calls.
HMRC phone call scams trick UK residents into revealing personal details or paying fake tax bills by impersonating tax officials. These calls often create panic by claiming you face arrest or legal action, making victims act without thinking.
Bank impersonation phone scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with fraudsters using caller ID spoofing to appear legitimate. UK banks will never call you asking for passwords, PINs, or verification codes—knowing this key fact could save you thousands of pounds.
Scammers impersonate BT staff to trick you into paying for fake repairs, downloading remote access software, or handing over personal details. These calls often target existing BT customers by claiming urgent account issues or network problems.
Police impersonation scams involve criminals calling you claiming to be from the police, Action Fraud, or the National Crime Agency to create urgency around fake criminal investigations. Victims are pressured to transfer money, buy gift cards, or reveal sensitive information like passwords and bank details.