Scam of the monthThe 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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Scam of the monthThe Ticket & Festival Scam
Understand the warning signs of ticket and festival scams before buying from unfamiliar sellers.
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Scam of the monthThe Holiday Booking Scam
Learn how misleading holiday listings and booking requests can catch travellers out.
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Scam of the monthThe HMRC Tax Refund Scam
Recognise messages claiming to offer a tax refund, and why checking the source matters.
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Scam of the monthValentine’s Day, Romance, and the Scams That Thrive on Attention
Explore how romance scammers use attention and connection to build trust around Valentine’s Day.
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NewsWhy We’ve Added Bait and Switch Scams to BeScamAware
An introduction to the bait-and-switch method and why it has joined our scam-awareness guides.
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Scam alertModelling Scams Are Making a Comeback
Explore the warning signs behind modelling offers, unexpected fees and promises of opportunities.
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Scam of the monthThe “Missed Delivery” Text Message Scam
A closer look at missed-delivery messages and the pressure to follow a tracking or payment link.
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Tips and guidesDay 12 – The “Help a Friend in Need” Scam
Understand how a message appearing to come from a friend can use urgency to ask for money.
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Tips and guidesDay 11 – The Subscription Renewal Swindle
Learn to recognise subscription-renewal messages that try to rush you into paying or sharing details.
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Tips and guidesDay 10 – The Crypto Christmas Con
Explore promises of quick cryptocurrency returns and the warning signs behind festive investment offers.
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Tips and guidesDay 9 – The Festive Job Scam
Look at seasonal job offers and the questions to ask before trusting a recruitment message.
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Tips and guidesDay 8 – The Fake E-Card Scam
Explore how an unexpected festive e-card can become a route to a suspicious website.
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Tips and guidesDay 7 – The Romance Scam
Learn how false romantic connections can be used to build trust over the holiday season.
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Tips and guidesDay 6 – The Holiday Rental Hustle
Understand how fake holiday-rental listings can turn an appealing break into a scam.
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Tips and guidesDay 5 – The Social Media Giveaway Trap
Explore the warning signs behind social-media giveaways and unexpected prize messages.
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Tips and guidesDay 4 – The Charity Donation Deception
Look at requests for charitable donations and the importance of checking who is asking.
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Tips and guidesDay 3 – The Online Shopping Scam
Recognise warning signs when shopping online during a busy festive season.
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Tips and guidesDay 2 – The Gift Card Grift
Explore requests for gift-card payments and why a familiar-looking message deserves a second look.
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Tips and guidesDay 1 – The Fake Delivery Scam
A festive look at fake delivery messages, unexpected charges and suspicious tracking links.
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Tips and guidesIntroducing The 12 Scams of Christmas
Introducing a series of seasonal scam-awareness guides to help you recognise common tactics.
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NewsIntroducing: Your Scam Stories
Find out why BeScamAware is creating a space for people to share their scam experiences.
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Scam alertThat Winter Fuel Text? It’s a Scam—and Here’s How to Spot It
Learn about messages claiming to concern Winter Fuel Payments and the warning signs to check.
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Real storySee – We Get Scam Emails Too!
A look at scam emails received by BeScamAware and the clues that prompted a closer check.
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Scam alertCaught Off Guard: How to Protect Yourself from Car Park Fine Scams
Explore unexpected car-park fine messages and how a familiar setting can make a demand seem credible.
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NewsNew on BeScamAware: Explore Our Free Scam Prevention Resources
An introduction to BeScamAware’s printable materials and practical scam-awareness resources.
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Scam alertA New Twist on an Old Trick: The Fake Banking App Scam
Understand how a fake banking app can be used to make a payment appear genuine.
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Scam alertSextortion: What It Is and How to Protect Yourself
An introduction to sextortion, the pressure involved and where to begin seeking support.
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Tips and guidesSIM-Swap Scams: Protect Your Mobile Identity
Explore SIM-swap scams and why control of a mobile number can matter for account security.
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Tips and guidesScam A.I.: Outsmarting the New Wave of AI-Powered Fraud
Understand how artificial intelligence can be used in scams and what to look out for.
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NewsBe a Digital Hero: Join the Scam Buster Pledge!
Find out about the Scam Buster Pledge and sharing safer online habits with others.
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NewsIntroducing Scam Busters: Empowering the Next Generation of Digital Heroes
Introducing Scam Busters and its approach to helping young people build online-safety awareness.
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Tips and guidesSecuring Your Online Presence: Lessons from a Suspicious Instagram Login
Lessons from a suspicious social-media login and the value of checking unusual account activity.
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Real storyMy Journey Through Identity Theft
A personal account of identity theft and the lessons shared by the original author.
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Tips and guidesVoice Cloning Scams: Protecting Your Love Ones
Explore how voice-cloning scams can imitate someone familiar and create pressure to act.
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