Payment Scams
Revolut Scam UK: Spot a Fake 'Security' Contact
A message or call claims to be Revolut security asking you to move money to a 'safe account'? Stop and check inside the Revolut app.
Scam guides — page 3
Page 3 of 6 — older guides covering UK scam patterns, payment fraud, and impersonation tactics.
Older guides — page 3
Payment Scams
Starling Bank Scam UK: Spot a Fake Fraud Alert
Got a text, call, or email claiming to be Starling about suspicious activity on your account? How to spot a Starling scam and report it in the UK.
Payment Scams
Wise Transfer Scam UK: Spot a Fake Wise Message
Got an email or text claiming to be from Wise about a payment or account issue? How to spot a Wise impersonation scam and report it in the UK.
Shopping Scams
Concert Ticket Scam UK: Where They Happen and How to Avoid Them
Fake ticket sellers target sold-out gigs on Facebook Marketplace, Instagram and copycat sites. Where the scams happen and how to buy resale safely.
Investment & Finance Scams
Forex Trading Scam UK: Spot a Fake Broker
Promised guaranteed forex returns on social media? Check any broker on the FCA's Firm Checker before you deposit, and learn the warning signs.
Utility Scams
Smart Meter Scam Calls UK: What Genuine Energy Contacts Look Like
Cold callers pose as energy suppliers claiming your smart meter needs urgent replacement or a safety check. How to tell a genuine contact from a scam.
Utility Scams
Solar Panel Scam UK: Fake Online Deals & Grants
A social media ad claims a government scheme covers free solar panels? No checked scheme works that way — here's how to verify before signing.
Travel Scams
Holiday Let Scam UK: Fake Independent Rentals
An independent holiday cottage 'owner' insists on a bank transfer before you can view it? That single request is the biggest red flag going.
Shopping Scams
Glastonbury Ticket Scam UK: Spot a Fake Seller
Offered a Glastonbury ticket outside the official route? Check the festival and See Tickets directly before paying a private seller.
Shopping Scams
Is Viagogo Safe to Buy Tickets in the UK? What You Need to Know
Viagogo is a real resale marketplace, not a scam company, but hidden fees and refund problems are common. What UK buyers should know before paying.
Utility Scams
British Gas Scam Call UK: Spot a Fake Contact
A caller claiming to be British Gas wants full bank details or a PIN? Treat it as a scam and call back using a number you already trust.
Investment & Finance Scams
Land Banking Scam UK: Spot a Fake Land Investment
Offered cheap land 'certain to get planning permission' as an investment? How to spot a land banking scam, check safely, and report it in the UK.
Travel Scams
Package Holiday Scam UK: Spot a Fake Travel Deal
Found a package holiday deal far cheaper than anywhere else, advertised online or by a 'travel agent'? How to spot a fake package holiday scam.
Travel Scams
Fake Airline Ticket Scam UK: Spot a Bargain Flight Con
Found flights far cheaper than anywhere else, advertised on social media or by a 'travel agent'? How to spot a fake airline ticket scam and report it.
Travel Scams
UK Visa Application Scam: Fake Consultants & Sites
A consultant or website guarantees your UK visa for a fee? No genuine adviser can promise that. Check IAA registration before you pay anything.
Investment & Finance Scams
IVA Scam UK: Spot a Fake Debt Solution Firm
Contacted about an IVA that will 'write off most of your debt'? How to spot a fake IVA offer, find genuine advice, and report it in the UK.
Investment & Finance Scams
Clone Firm Investment Scam UK: Check Before You Invest
A firm gives you contact details that differ from the FCA Register? That's the clone-firm trick — always call back only on the Register's own number.
Investment & Finance Scams
Bond Scam UK: How Fake High-Return Bonds Work
Fake or unregulated 'mini-bond' investments promise returns well above the market, then the firm disappears. Here's the FCA's own warning sign.
Website Scams
Fake Online Pharmacy UK: Spot an Illegal Medicine Site
Found a site selling prescription medicine cheaply with no prescription needed? How to spot a fake online pharmacy, check it, and report it.
Tech Support Scams
ISP Impersonation Scams UK: BT, Sky, Virgin Media and Openreach Calls
Scammers impersonate UK broadband providers or Openreach, then ask for remote access, payment or security details. How to check safely.
Website Scams
Fake Nike Website Scam UK: Spot a Counterfeit Shop
Found a Nike site with huge discounts you reached from a social ad? How to spot a fake Nike website, buy safely, and report it in the UK.
Website Scams
Fake ASOS Website Scam UK: Spot a Copycat Store
Found an ASOS-looking site with huge discounts from a social ad? How to spot a fake ASOS copycat website, buy safely, and report it in the UK.
Website Scams
Fake UGG Website UK: How to Spot Counterfeit Boots and Protect Your Money
Fake UGG websites may sell counterfeits or take your money without delivering. Learn how to check a seller and what to do if you paid.
Website Scams
Is Wish a Scam? UK Guide to Fakes, Delays & Safe Buying
Is Wish a scam or just cheap? Wish is a real shopping app, but counterfeits, no-shows and fake 'Wish' emails are the real risks — here's how to buy safely.
Tech Support Scams
Apple Tech Support Scam UK: Spot a Fake Pop-up
Got a pop-up or call saying your iPhone or Mac is infected and Apple support needs access? How to spot an Apple tech support scam and report it.
Tech Support Scams
Remote Access Scam UK: What the Software Can Expose
Remote-access tools are legitimate but can expose apps, files and banking when granted to a scammer. Disconnect, contact the bank and secure the device.
Employment Scams
Recruitment Agency Scams UK: Spot a Fake Job Offer
A 'recruitment agency' asking for an upfront fee, your bank details, or ID before any real job? How to spot a fake agency and check it's genuine.
Romance & Dating Scams
Bumble Romance Scams UK: Spot a Fake Profile or Con
A Bumble match who moves fast, avoids video calls, then needs money or pushes 'crypto'? How to spot a romance scam and protect yourself — without the shame.
Romance & Dating Scams
Pig Butchering Scam UK: Dating Apps & Fake Crypto
A dating match slowly steers the conversation toward crypto investing? That pattern has a name — here's how to recognise and avoid it.
Romance & Dating Scams
Military Romance Scam UK: Spot a Fake Soldier Online
Met a 'deployed soldier' online who needs money for leave, flights, or crypto? Spot a military romance scam, check safely, and report it in the UK.
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