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Fake Antivirus Pop-Ups and Browser Locks
A screen warning that your device is infected is almost always fake. Here is how to close it.
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Scams & Phishing
Delivery Scams: Fake Parcel Notices and How to Respond
Texts and emails about missed deliveries are a favourite scam. Learn how to check a parcel safely.
Scams & Phishing
Phone Scams: Spoofed Caller ID and Vishing Explained
Caller ID can be faked. Learn how vishing works and how to deal with suspicious calls.
Scams & Phishing
Grandparent and Family Emergency Scams
Scammers pretend to be a grandchild in trouble. Here is how to stop the call before money moves.
Scams & Phishing
How to Report Scams: Where to Go and What to Include
Reporting helps you and others. Here is a checklist of who to tell and what evidence to keep.
Scams & Phishing
Marketplace Scams: Staying Safe When Buying and Selling Online
Classified ads and marketplaces attract overpayment tricks and fake payment links. Here is how to stay safe.
Scams & Phishing
Social Media Impersonation Scams: Fake Profiles and Cloned Accounts
Scammers clone profiles to message your friends. Learn to spot and report them.
Scams & Phishing
Fake Online Shops: How to Check a Website Before You Buy
Fake stores copy real brands and vanish after taking payment. Use these checks before you enter your card.
Scams & Phishing
Voice Cloning and Deepfake Scams: How to Protect Your Family
AI can copy a voice from a short clip. Learn how these scams work and agree a defence with your family.
Scams & Phishing
Business Email Compromise: How Fraudsters Redirect Payments
Attackers impersonate executives or suppliers to redirect payments. Here is how BEC works and how to stop it.
Scams & Phishing
Fake Job Offers: How to Spot Employment Scams
Scammers post fake jobs to steal money and identities. Know the signs before you apply.
Scams & Phishing
Investment and Crypto Scams: The Red Flags
Promises of guaranteed returns are the clearest sign of a scam. Learn the patterns used by fraudsters.
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