Scams

Social media users have been advised on how to avoid scams on platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp

Most financial scams come through Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram

Currys customers are being warned over an email scam

Currys shoppers issued urgent warning after being sent email scam

Why are there so many Instagram bots?

An emergency alert will be sent across UK on 23 April. Picture: Cabinet Office

Scam warning issued ahead of UK Emergency Alert test

The most common Paypal scams of 2023 and how to avoid them

Sickening video shows young cowboy builders filming themselves ‘bodging’ a job while mocking their elderly customer.

Rogue builders film themselves ‘bodging’ job and mocking customer

NatWest customers are being warned of an e-mail phishing scam that could empty your bank account

NatWest customers warned of ‘dodgy’ email scam

Holidaymakers are being warned to watch out for passport scams

Scams warning as fraudsters exploit Passport Office strikes

Action Fraud has issued a warning after receiving multiple reports of attempted WhatsApp account takeover scams.

WhatsApp users warned over surge in account takeover scams

There are various Facebook scams that people should be aware of.

Latest Facebook scams to be aware of

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued advice on how to spot a scam

7 scams to look out for ahead of new financial year - what to do

WhatsApp fraud: How to spot three different scams - and prevent them

WhatsApp fraud: How to spot three different scams - and prevent them

The DVLA has issued a warning to drivers and asked them not to share certain information on social media. (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)

DVLA issues identity theft warning to drivers on social media

Over 40 million people living in the UK were targeted by scammers in the first half of 2022, with this number expected to have risen further as the cost of living crisis deepens.

Six scams to be aware of at the moment - including the ‘hi mum’ text

PayPal has issued advice on how to avoid being scammed online

PayPal issues email scam warning to customers

The banks with the best online and app security have been revealed as research has found some bank chains miss basic protections

The banks with the best & worst online security revealed

Lloyds Bank has issued a warning as ‘romance scam’ is on the rise

Lloyds Bank issues ‘romance scam’ warning ahead of Valentine’s Day

How to tell if someone has blocked you on Snapchat

Major travel scams and how to avoid in 2023 including pickpockets, fake COVID tests, and unlicensed taxi firms

Major travel scams and how to avoid in 2023

The online scams to be aware of this Christmas

Cifas, the financial industry fraud-fighting association, reported that identity fraud went up by a fifth last year.

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The study conducted by researchers from universities across the UK has drawn attention to the links between government policy announcements, notifying the public of essential services or safety announcements, were seized upon by scammers and cyber criminals.

Government Covid-19 announcements leveraged by cyber criminals, study reveals

How to avoid falling victim to lockdown car fraud

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Scottish Labour are predicting 20,000 Scots will die in 2023 while waiting for NHS Treatment.

More than 18,000 Scots died while waiting on NHS treatment, amid private surge

Hull 802 under construction at the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow in April with sister ferry Glen Sannox afloat behind. Picture: John Devlin

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been accused of wanting to keep the Covid inquiry in the dark.

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