Page 6 of 6 — older guides covering UK scam patterns, payment fraud, and impersonation tactics.
Scammers send fake Evri text messages claiming your parcel needs attention or payment, then direct you to phishing websites that steal your details. This guide shows you exactly how to identify these texts and what to do if you've already engaged with one.
Scammers access or create WhatsApp accounts and message your contacts pretending to be a family member with a new phone number. They quickly build trust before asking for urgent financial help, often citing emergencies like hospital bills or legal problems.
Vinted is a legitimate peer-to-peer marketplace, but scammers use fake seller and buyer accounts to steal money, personal details, or goods. This guide explains the most common Vinted fraud patterns and how to stay safe.
Crypto scams cost UK residents millions every year. Scammers use fake investment platforms, celebrity endorsements, and pressure tactics to steal your money and personal data. This guide shows you exactly how these scams work and what to do if you've been targeted.
Bank transfer scams are among the most common fraud tactics in the UK, costing victims thousands of pounds. Scammers use fake messages, spoofed emails, and impersonation to convince you to transfer money urgently to accounts they control.
Tinder scams are common in the UK, with fraudsters creating fake profiles to build relationships and extract money or personal information. This guide reveals exactly how these scams work and what to do if you suspect you're being targeted.
Scammers pose as debt advisers or consolidation companies, promising to reduce or erase your debts in exchange for upfront fees. They target people in financial difficulty and often use pressure tactics and fake credentials to gain trust.
AliExpress scams typically involve fake sellers offering items at suspiciously low prices, taking payment, and either sending counterfeit goods or nothing at all. UK buyers are particularly targeted because of higher purchasing power, and scammers exploit AliExpress's dispute resolution system to avoid refunds.
Bitcoin scams in the UK typically involve fraudsters posing as legitimate crypto platforms, investment advisors, or recovery services to steal money or personal data. This guide explains the most common Bitcoin scam patterns and how to protect yourself.
Scammers create convincing LinkedIn profiles posing as recruiters or hiring managers, offering fake jobs to lure UK job seekers. They often ask for upfront fees, bank details, or personal information under the pretence of processing applications or background checks.
Microsoft support scams trick UK residents into believing their computer has a virus or security problem, then trick them into handing over remote access or payment details. This guide shows you exactly how to spot the scam and what to do if you've already engaged with the scammers.
Facebook Marketplace scams cost UK buyers thousands every year through fake listings, fake payment systems, and non-delivery of goods. This guide shows you exactly how to verify sellers, spot red flags before you pay, and what to do if you've already sent money.
Job offer scams trick people into sending money or sharing sensitive information by pretending to be legitimate employers or recruitment agencies. Scammers often target job seekers on LinkedIn, Indeed, and via email, offering unusually high pay with minimal qualifications required.
Scammers impersonate Temu to lure UK shoppers into fake cashback offers, money transfer schemes, and data harvesting. This guide shows you the real warning signs and what to do if you've been targeted.