George Martin
George is a freelance consumer journalist with a keen interest in scams and housing. He worked for the Consumers' Association for seven years where he was the editor of Which? Conversation - his work on exposing new scams saw him often quoted in the national press.
George has been at the forefront of the cladding and building safety crisis, campaigning for the rights of leaseholders and giving a voice to those caught up in the scandal - as a result he was nominated for Property Journalist of the Year in 2021 at the Property Press Awards.
Latest articles by George Martin
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BT scams warning: Fake “your monthly BT bill is ready” emails are on the rise
Fake emails claiming to be from BT are attempting to capture your card details. Here are the common phishing tactics you need to watch out for.
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Microsoft scam warning: fake Outlook ‘upgrade’ email
There is a Microsoft scam warning as a fake email instructing you to ‘reactivate’ your Outlook email account following an ‘upgrade’ is circulating. Here’s what it looks like.
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Netflix scam email warning: fake ‘account suspended’ message
Netflix scam emails are attempting to steal your bank and card details by inviting you to ‘retry’ a ‘payment’. Here’s what you need to be aware of.
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Currys scam warning: fake Currys Smeg kettle giveaway
Currys scam emails promising the chance to win a Smeg kettle by taking part in a ‘loyalty program’ are nothing to do with either brand. Here’s what they look like.
By George Martin • Published
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Disney+ scam emails: fake ‘technical incident’ warning
Disney+ scam emails claiming it has suffered a ‘technical incident’ on its servers are a ruse to obtain your bank details. Here’s what to watch out for
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TV licence scam warning: how to spot the latest fake emails
How TV Licence scam emails pressure you to part with your bank details
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McAfee scam email warning: check your inbox for these common threats
McAfee scam emails regularly evade detection and trick people into believing their antivirus protection is expiring. Here’s how to spot them.
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Cadbury scam warning: Fake chocolate giveaway messages on WhatsApp
Fake Cadbury scam messages were widely shared on WhatsApp last Easter and reemerged at Christmas. Here’s what to look out for.
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M&S scam giveaway warning: fake websites lurking in Google ads
Misleading M&S scam adverts designed to send shoppers to websites that have nothing to do with the retailer have been spotted on Google. Here’s what you need to look out for
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Scam emails impersonating big brands Amazon, DHL, Currys, Aldi and ASDA warning
Christmas is the busiest period for online shopping which unfortunately means looking out for scam emails posing as Amazon, DHL, Currys, Aldi and ASDA. We explain how to spot them
By George Martin • Last updated
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New Gov.uk scam email: stay alert to the latest scam tactic
Gov.uk scam emails will try anything to deceive you, including pretending to be from a real civil servant. Here’s what you need to watch out for.
By George Martin • Published
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Evri text scam: how to spot and report the latest fake delivery text messages
The Evri text scam will typically ask you to pay in order to rebook a delivery - but steal your money and your personal information. It’s essential you can spot the signs
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Top PayPal scam emails in 2023 - how to spot these dangerous phishing scams
Paypal scam emails want you to call a phone number that has nothing to do with PayPal. The most dangerous part? They look like they arrive in your inbox from the official PayPal email account.
By George Martin • Published
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How to spot Facebook Marketplace scams and avoid losing your money
Facebook Marketplace scams typically involve a fake buyer getting in touch over an item for sale on the site. Here are the danger signs.
By George Martin • Published
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Tesco scam email warning: how to spot the latest fraud attempt
A Tesco scam email using the supermarket’s branding and promising £500 gift cards and other prizes is circulating online, but it has nothing to do with the store.
By George Martin • Published
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Energy Ofgem rebate scam warning: how to stay safe from latest fraud attempt
How to spot the Ofgem energy rebate scam as scammers try to take advantage of the cost of living crisis
By George Martin • Last updated
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Top Royal Mail scams to avoid in 2023
Royal Mail scams often arrive in the form of fake text messages and emails. Here are some of the most common attempts impersonating Royal Mail you could see this year.
By George Martin • Last updated
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Top Post Office scams to avoid in 2023
Post office scams often arrive in the form of fake text messages and emails. Here are some of the most common attempts impersonating the Post Office you could see this year.
By George Martin • Last updated
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Vehicle tax and DVLA scam emails: how to stay safe from latest fraud attempt
How to spot fake vehicle tax emails posing as the DVLA and GOV.UK
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What is the Amazon Prime ‘renewal’ scam call and how does it work?
How to spot the fake Amazon Prime renewal cold call.
By George Martin • Published
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Test and trace scam: how to spot the latest fake Covid 'trace alert' text
Here’s how you can spot new ‘latest variant’ PCR test and trace scam
By George Martin • Published