Browse all published guides by scam type, payment method, platform, or impersonation pattern.
Jet2 holiday scams target UK travellers through convincing fake websites, text messages, and emails offering unusually cheap flights and package deals. Scammers collect payment and passport details, then disappear—leaving victims without flights or refunds.
TUI booking scams target UK holidaymakers with fake confirmation emails, texts, and websites that look identical to the real TUI platform. Scammers create urgency around payment, cancellation fees, or security issues to trick you into sending money or revealing personal details.
Airport transfer taxi scams target UK travellers at their most vulnerable—arriving tired and wanting quick transport. Scammers create fake websites, send phishing emails posing as airport services, or approach you in arrivals offering inflated fares.
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.
A plain-English checklist for judging whether a website is legitimate before you enter payment details.
Festival lineup email scams trick UK music fans into clicking malicious links or paying for fake presale tickets. Scammers impersonate real festivals like Glastonbury, Reading, Leeds, and Latitude to harvest payment details and personal information.
Festival season brings a surge of fake camping equipment listings on Vinted, where scammers use stolen photos and pressure tactics to trick buyers into paying outside the app. This guide explains how the scam works and exactly what to check before buying.
Scammers create fake Glastonbury accommodation listings on social media, messaging apps, and ad sites to steal deposits from festival-goers. This guide shows you exactly how to verify genuine bookings and protect yourself before sending any money.
Fake trading platforms are websites designed to look like real investment brokers, where scammers trick you into depositing money or handing over sensitive financial information. These sites often target UK investors with promises of high returns on forex, cryptocurrency, or stocks.
Pension cold call scams target people by pretending to be legitimate financial advisers offering pension reviews or early access schemes. The scammers convince you to transfer your pension pot into fraudulent accounts, leaving your retirement savings gone forever.
Money mule scams lure UK residents into moving stolen money through their bank accounts in exchange for a cut of the proceeds. If you fall for this, you could face criminal charges even if you didn't know the money was stolen.
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.
O2 scam texts are fake SMS messages that impersonate the major UK mobile network operator to steal login credentials, payment details, or personal information. These messages typically claim your account needs urgent attention, payment is overdue, or you've won a prize, with a link directing you to a fake website.
Vodafone impersonation scams use convincing text messages to trick you into clicking malicious links or sharing personal information. We explain the warning signs, how to verify genuine messages, and what to do if you've already clicked.
Scammers impersonate EE with text messages claiming payment failures, suspended accounts, or undelivered parcels. They use urgency and fake links to steal your login details, bank information, or device security.
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.
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.
The eBay listing fee scam targets UK sellers with fake payment requests for listing fees, often sent via email or text. Scammers create urgency by claiming your account will be suspended unless you pay immediately.
Shpock is a legitimate UK secondhand marketplace app, but scammers actively impersonate genuine sellers or create fake listings to defraud users. This guide shows you exactly how the scam works and what to check before you buy or sell anything.
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.
AI voice cloning scams involve criminals using artificial intelligence to replicate someone's voice—usually a family member or business contact—to request urgent money transfers. These scams are increasingly common in the UK and exploit trust and emotional pressure during fake emergencies.
Deepfake video scams are a growing threat in the UK where criminals create or manipulate videos of you to extort money or personal information. This guide shows you exactly how to spot these scams, what to do if targeted, and how to report them to Action Fraud.
Scammers in the UK are increasingly using fake QR codes in emails, texts, posters, and on websites to steal your money and personal data. This guide explains exactly how QR code scams work and what to do if you've scanned one.
SIM swap fraud happens when scammers trick your mobile network into transferring your phone number to a SIM card they control, giving them access to your bank accounts, email, and sensitive personal data. This guide explains exactly how the scam works, what warning signs to watch for, and the specific steps to take if you're targeted.
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.
Fake Wi-Fi hotspot scams trick you into connecting to bogus networks that look legitimate but are controlled by criminals. Once connected, scammers can intercept your passwords, banking credentials, emails and sensitive information without you realising.
Scammers build convincing counterfeit Shein shopping sites that look almost identical to the real thing, stealing credit card details and addresses from unsuspecting UK customers. This guide shows you exactly what to look for and how to stay safe.
Fake Ray-Ban websites look almost identical to the real thing but steal your money and identity details instead. We show you exactly what to check before you buy sunglasses online.
Criminals build convincing copies of the official Pandora website to trick UK listeners into entering their email, passwords, and credit card details. This guide shows you exactly what to watch for and how to protect yourself.