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Practical advice, real examples and trusted information to help you spot scams and protect what matters.
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Common scam methods
Phishing
Deceptive messages that try to obtain passwords, payment details or other information.
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Romance Scams
When a romantic connection is used to build trust, manipulate emotions and ask for money or personal information.
Learn more about romance scams
Pyramid Schemes
Schemes that depend on recruiting more people rather than genuine sales.
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QR Code Scams
Misleading QR codes that take you to fraudulent websites or payments.
Learn more about qr code scams
Modelling scams
Flattering modelling opportunities that lead to fees, pressure or false promises.
Learn more about modelling scams
Cloning Scams
Copied profiles and accounts that impersonate people or organisations you recognise.
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Online &
Social Media
Fake profiles, phishing, marketplace scams and more.
Money &
Investment
Investment fraud, banking scams, crypto and more.
Shopping &
Services
Fake shops, delivery scams, subscription traps and more.
Relationships &
Trust
Romance scams, impersonation and emotional manipulation.
Jobs &
Opportunities
Employment, modelling, task scams and fake recruitment.
Identity &
Personal Data
Phishing, cloning, identity theft and account compromise.
The impact
Scams affect
real people.
Behind every statistic is someone’s story. Together we can reduce the impact of scams.
7.8 percentof people aged 16+ experienced fraud
Source: ONS · Appendix table A3a — of people aged 16+ experienced fraud
Scam of the Month
The QR Code Scam (Quishing)
QR codes make everyday tasks easier. Scammers use that convenience to lead you to fake websites. Here’s how to pause, check and stay safer before you scan.
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