Social Media Scams
WhatsApp Investment Scam UK: The Private-Chat Con
Unlike a public Instagram pitch, a WhatsApp investment scam builds a personal 'relationship' privately over days. Here's how to spot it.
Social Media Scams
Guides covering scams on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other platforms. Learn to spot fake profiles, impersonation fraud, and social media scam tactics.
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TikTok Shop Scams UK: Spot Fake Sellers & Bad Deals
A TikTok Shop deal that's too good, or a seller wanting PayPal 'friends and family'? How to spot a TikTok Shop scam and keep your money protected.
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Facebook Ad Scam UK: Check the Ad Library First
Fake investment and counterfeit-goods ads run on Facebook using copied branding. Meta's own Ad Library shows what's really running.
Social Media Scams
X Crypto Giveaway Scam UK: The Blue Tick Proves Nothing Now
Fake celebrity accounts on X promise to double any cryptocurrency you send. A blue checkmark is not proof that the account is genuine.
Social Media Scams
Instagram Investment Scam UK: Fake Trader Profiles
Fake 'trader' profiles DM UK Instagram users promising guaranteed crypto or forex returns, backed by edited screenshots. Here's how to check first.