Investment & Financial Scams
Fake calls about crypto, stocks, and other investment schemes designed to steal your money.
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Investment scam calls are one of the fastest growing types of fraud in the UK. Someone rings out of the blue offering you a chance to invest in cryptocurrency, forex, or shares. They promise returns that sound too good to be true because they are. The FCA says that reports of crypto investment scams have more than doubled since 2020, and losses are climbing every year.
These callers are well rehearsed and professional sounding. They build fake trading platforms where your money appears to be growing, then disappear when you try to withdraw. Most crypto and investment activity is not regulated in the UK, so you have no FSCS protection and no access to the Financial Ombudsman if things go wrong. Our guides cover the different scams doing the rounds and how to protect yourself.
Crypto Investment Scam Texts
A stranger texts the wrong number, stays friendly, then mentions crypto. How these slow, patient investment scams start with a single misdirected message.
Crypto Recovery Scam Texts
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.
Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Scam Texts
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.
Crypto Exchange Scam Texts
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.
Fake HMRC Crypto Tax Scam Texts
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.
Top UK Phone Scams in 2026
HMRC, bank, tech support and investment scams currently hitting the UK. What they sound like and how to spot them.
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