Scams & Phishing
Rental and Housing Scams: Protect Yourself When Searching
Scammers list homes they do not own and ask for deposits. Here is how to verify a landlord.
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Lottery, Prize and Inheritance Scams
You cannot win a lottery you did not enter. Learn how advance-fee scams trick people.
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Gift Card Scams: Why Scammers Ask for Them
Gift cards are favoured by fraudsters because payments are hard to trace. Here is how to spot the demand.
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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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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.
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Phone Scams: Spoofed Caller ID and Vishing Explained
Caller ID can be faked. Learn how vishing works and how to deal with suspicious calls.
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Grandparent and Family Emergency Scams
Scammers pretend to be a grandchild in trouble. Here is how to stop the call before money moves.
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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.
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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.
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Social Media Impersonation Scams: Fake Profiles and Cloned Accounts
Scammers clone profiles to message your friends. Learn to spot and report them.
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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.
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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.