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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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.
By George Martin • Published
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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.
By George Martin • Published
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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
By George Martin • Published
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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
By George Martin • Last updated
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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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Top Amazon scams to avoid in 2023
Amazon scams use every trick in the book to convince you they’re genuine. Here are some of the most common attempts we've seen so far.
By George Martin • Last updated
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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