Guides covering fake online retailers, counterfeit goods, pet scams, and marketplace fraud. Learn to shop safely and spot fraudulent sellers in the UK.
Each year, criminals pose as official F1 or Silverstone sellers to con UK fans out of money for counterfeit British Grand Prix tickets. This guide explains how the scam works, what warning signs to watch for, and exactly what to do if you've already paid.
Fake festival ticket scams target UK music fans by posing as official ticket sellers or resellers. Scammers create convincing websites, social media accounts and messaging to trick buyers into sending money for tickets that never arrive or are duplicates.
Amazon Prime scams use convincing fake emails claiming your membership has expired or payment failed, pressuring you to click links and enter personal details. Criminals use these tactics to gain access to your Amazon account, steal payment methods, and in some cases sell your account details to others.
StubHub ticket scams involve fraudsters posing as legitimate ticket sellers on the platform or creating fake StubHub websites to intercept your payment. UK buyers lose money when they pay for tickets that never arrive or are counterfeit.
Scammers pose as legitimate ticket sellers or resellers, offering sold-out or discounted concert tickets that don't exist. They take payment but never send tickets, or send fake/invalid ones after you've already paid.
Scammers are selling fake concert tickets on social media, resale platforms and copycat websites, taking thousands of pounds from UK fans. This guide shows you how to spot the signs, verify genuine sellers, and recover your money if you've been caught.
Scammers impersonate legitimate Glastonbury ticket sellers and resellers, offering tickets at seemingly good prices before disappearing with payment. This guide explains how to verify genuine sellers, check ticket authenticity, and protect yourself during the festival's notorious ticket sale period.
Viagogo scams target UK event-goers looking for discounted tickets. Fraudsters create fake Viagogo websites or contact buyers with fake seller profiles, requesting payment via untraceable methods before disappearing with the money.