Guides & Resources

Texts offering to recover crypto you've already lost, often claiming to be from the FCA or a law firm. Why victims get targeted twice and how to check who's really contacting you.

Texts and fake support numbers designed to get your 12 or 24 word recovery phrase. Why handing it over empties your wallet in seconds and nothing can be reversed.

Fake security alerts claiming to be from Coinbase, Binance or Kraken. How the "call this number" version works and what a real exchange alert looks like.

Texts claiming to be from HMRC asking you to follow a link and complete a crypto declaration. Why they're landing now, what they look like, and how to check your position safely.

Scam texts claiming you owe customs or import charges on a parcel. How these fake messages work, what real customs fees look like, and what to do if you get one.

Fake texts claiming your Self Assessment tax return is late or you owe a penalty. How these scam messages work, what they look like, and what to do if you get one.

Criminals call pretending to be your bank and tell you to move money to a safe account. The account belongs to them. How these scams work, the new reimbursement rules, and what to do.

Your phone rings, you answer, and nobody speaks. What causes silent and abandoned calls in the UK, when to worry, and how to report them to Ofcom.

Fake texts pretending to be from DPD or Evri asking you to pay a redelivery fee or update your details. How these scams work, what the texts look like, and what to do.

Automated calls claiming your National Insurance number has been compromised are a scam. How these calls work, what the criminals want, and what to do if you get one.

Fake calls and texts pretending to be from Amazon about orders, Prime renewals, and account problems. How to tell the difference and what to do.

Scam texts that appear in the same thread as genuine messages from your bank. How criminals spoof sender IDs, what these texts look like, and what to do if you get one.

Criminals send fake HMRC texts and emails promising a tax refund. They steal your bank details. How to tell a real refund notice from a scam and what to do.

Scam texts pretending to be from Royal Mail ask you to pay fees or click dodgy links. How to tell a genuine missed delivery notice from a fraud and what to do next.

How fraudsters pretend to be HMRC and threaten arrest over fake tax debts, or offer bogus refunds to steal your details. How to spot them and what to do.

How fraudsters pose as your bank's fraud team, spoof their number, and trick you into moving money. What to look out for and what to do.

Why you might still receive calls after registering with TPS, and what you can do about overseas scammers ignoring the register.

How criminals impersonate Royal Mail, DPD, and couriers to steal your money. Spot fake delivery calls and texts.

How criminals use deepfake audio to impersonate family members. What to listen for and how to verify a caller's identity.

How to report unwanted calls to Ofcom and what happens next. Plus 7726 spam text reporting.

How to block spam on iPhone, Android and landlines. TPS registration, network tools and call blocking apps.

HMRC, bank, tech support and investment scams currently hitting the UK. What they sound like and how to spot them.