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Emergency alert test: what to expect and how to avoid being scammed
We tell you everything you need to know about the UK’s first emergency alert test, which takes place this Sunday
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Top WhatsApp scams to avoid in 2023
It’s getting tougher to tell what’s genuine and what’s a scam as fraudsters up their game. Here are the top WhatsApp scams you need to know about.
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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.
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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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Argos ‘free air fryer’ scam - how to spot it and avoid it
If you’re shopping for an air fryer, be wary of this Argos air fryer scam - we reveal how to spot and avoid it
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Romance scams warnings: more than £88 million lost in last year - how to protect yourself
The average loss experienced by dating fraud victims has risen sharply. We explain how to protect yourself
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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.
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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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Broadband scams warning: scam calls cash in on upcoming price hikes
As broadband prices are set to hike from April, so are broadband scam - we explain how to spot the scams
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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
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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.
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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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The latest scams and how to protect yourself
We outline the latest scams to watch out for, the golden rules to protect yourself, and what to do if you are scammed
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Identity theft and identity fraud - what you need to know
Here’s what you need to know about identity theft and identity fraud
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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.
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Number spoofing scams and how to avoid them
Scammers use phone number spoofing to convince you they are genuine by stealing the details of legitimate businesses and organisations.
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Warning: new council tax rebate scams - here's how to spot them
Households have been warned of scammers pretending to be local councils
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Black Friday scams warning – false offers steal £1,000 on average
New data by Barclays reveals purchase scams rose by 34% after Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2021, with over £1,000 on average taken by scammers near Christmas.
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Four security-risk Android apps you need to delete today
Cybersecurity experts have found four Android apps with more than 1 million downloads are infected with viruses and pose a threat to the private and financial data on your phone
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How to report scams and get your money back after being scammed
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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.
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Crypto scams to look out for
As cryptocurrencies continue to rise in value, so have the scams relating to them - here's what to look out for
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O2 scam call: 40% discount and free upgrade scams
We explain how the O2 scam call works, how to spot it and how to stay safe
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Apple Pay Wallet text scam: how to stay safe from latest fraud attempt
Here is how to spot and avoid the Apple Pay Wallet text scam
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