Payment Scams
Overpayment Scam UK: Do Not Send a Separate Refund
A buyer claims to have paid too much and wants money sent elsewhere. Verify the payment in your own account and ask the provider to reverse it safely.
Scam guides — page 5
Page 5 of 6 — older guides covering UK scam patterns, payment fraud, and impersonation tactics.
Older guides — page 5
Crypto Scams
Cryptocurrency Payment Scam UK: Why Unexpected Crypto Demands Are a Red Flag
Unexpected demands to pay in cryptocurrency are a major scam warning sign. Here's why criminals ask for crypto, and what to do instead.
Payment Scams
Apple Pay Scam UK: Spot Fake Security Alerts & Texts
Got a call, text, or email about 'suspicious Apple Pay activity' or a locked account? How to spot an Apple Pay scam and report it in the UK.
Phone Scams
Pension Liberation Scam UK: The 55% Tax Trap
Pension liberation offers early access to your pension before 55 — but it can trigger a tax charge of up to 55% of the amount you take out.
Phone Scams
DVLA Scam Calls: How to Spot a Fake Caller (UK)
An unexpected call claims your vehicle tax has failed or your licence is at risk? Hang up and check your status directly through GOV.UK.
Phone Scams
National Insurance Scam Call UK: The 'Suspended' Lie
A robocall claims your National Insurance number is 'suspended' and pushes you to confirm your details. There's no such thing as a suspended NI number.
Payment Scams
Advance Fee Scam UK: Verify Before Paying to Receive Money
A fake loan, prize or inheritance is released only after a fee. Verify the organisation independently—some genuine credit brokers can charge disclosed fees.
Phone Scams
HMRC Phone Call Scam UK: Spot a Fake Tax Call
A fake HMRC call threatens arrest or urgent legal action. HMRC may phone or use voice prompts, but it says it will never threaten arrest.
Phone Scams
BT Scam Calls: How to Spot a Fake BT Phone Call (UK)
An unexpected 'BT' call about your router, a refund, or being cut off? How to spot a fake BT caller, and what a genuine BT call will never ask.
Phone Scams
Police Impersonation Scam UK: Spot a Fake Officer Call
A 'police officer' says your money is at risk and you must move it or help an investigation? How to spot the scam and report it in the UK.
Email Scams
DVLA Email Scam UK: Spot a Fake Tax or Fine Email
Got a DVLA email about car tax, a refund, a fine, or your licence? How to spot a fake DVLA email, check safely on GOV.UK, and report it in the UK.
Email Scams
Companies House Email Scam UK: How to Check and Report a Message
Fake Companies House emails use urgent verification, filing or payment claims. Learn how to check a message safely and report phishing in the UK.
Email Scams
TV Licence Scam Email UK: How to Spot a Fake
Genuine TV Licensing payment emails come from specific sender addresses. Here's how to check a TV Licence email is real before clicking any link.
Email Scams
NatWest Phishing Emails: Spot a Fake NatWest Email (UK)
A NatWest email about 'unusual activity' or 'verify your account', with a button to click? How to tell a genuine NatWest email from phishing — and check safely.
Email Scams
PayPal Account Limited Email Scam UK
An email says your PayPal account is limited and you must verify now? Log in directly instead. Genuine emails use your account name.
Email Scams
HMRC Tax Rebate Email Scam: Spot a Fake (UK)
An HMRC email saying you're owed a tax rebate, with a link to claim? Real rebates aren't claimed through an email link — how to spot the scam and check safely.
Email Scams
Netflix Billing Email Scam UK: Spot a Fake Message
An email says your Netflix payment failed and your account will be suspended? Check it before clicking — genuine Netflix never asks this way.
Email Scams
HSBC Phishing Email Scam UK: Spot a Fake Message
An email claiming to be HSBC asks you to verify your details urgently, or risk suspension? Check it carefully before you click anything.
Email Scams
Santander Email Scam: How to Spot a Fake Bank Email (UK)
A Santander email about a locked account or 'verify now'? How to spot a fake Santander email, check it safely, and report phishing in the UK.
Text Message Scams
Council Tax Scam Texts: Spot a Fake Refund or Demand (UK)
A text offering a council tax refund or threatening arrears? Council tax is run by your local council. How to spot the scam and check safely.
Text Message Scams
Parking Fine Scam Text UK: Spot a Fake PCN SMS
Got a text about an unpaid parking fine or PCN with a pay-now link? How to spot a fake parking fine text, check the real issuer, and report it.
Text Message Scams
Amazon Delivery Scam Text UK: Spot a Fake SMS
Got an Amazon text about a failed delivery or a small redelivery fee? Spot a fake Amazon delivery SMS, check Your Orders, and report it in the UK.
Text Message Scams
NatWest Scam Texts: How to Spot a Fake NatWest SMS (UK)
Got a NatWest 'fraud alert' text about a payment or new device? How to tell a genuine NatWest SMS from a scam — and how to check it safely on 159.
Text Message Scams
Fake Halifax Text? Scam Checks, 159 and Safe Reporting
Received an unexpected Halifax fraud or payment text? Do not share a passcode or move money. Check it in the app, through the card number or via 159.
Text Message Scams
DVLA Vehicle Tax Text: Is It Genuine or a Scam?
A DVLA text says vehicle tax failed or a refund is waiting? DVLA says it will not ask for bank or payment details this way. Check only through GOV.UK.
Text Message Scams
TV Licensing Scam Text UK: Spot a Fake Licence SMS
Got a TV Licensing text about a failed payment, an expired licence, or a refund? How to spot a fake TV Licensing SMS and report it in the UK.
Text Message Scams
Is This NHS Appointment Text Genuine? Checks and Scam Signs
The NHS can send appointment texts and NHS App fallback messages. Check the appointment independently and recognise links asking for payment or sensitive details.
Text Message Scams
Royal Mail Scam Texts: Spot a Fake Delivery Text (UK)
A Royal Mail text about a 'fee to pay' or redelivery? How to tell a genuine Royal Mail message from a scam — and pay any real fee safely.
Text Message Scams
HMRC Tax Refund Text Scam: Spot the Fake (UK)
An HMRC text saying you're owed a tax refund — click to claim? Real refunds aren't claimed by text link. How to spot the scam and check safely on GOV.UK.
Text Message Scams
Barclays Scam Texts: How to Spot a Fake Barclays SMS (UK)
A Barclays text about a new payee or blocked payment? How to tell a genuine Barclays SMS from a scam, check it safely on 159, and report it in the UK.
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