You deserve to keep your hard-earned money safe, and our expert advice makes that possible by teaching you how to spot and avoid every type of scam out there. From classic telephone tricks to the latest online schemes, we provide clear, practical guidance that empowers you to stay one step ahead of fraudsters. Safe from Scams is here to help.
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Builder's Scams
Rogue builders cost UK households thousands yearly, here's how to spot them and protect yourself from costly scams.
Sky TV Scam
Scammers are using fake Sky calls to trick subscribers into handing over credit card details for identity theft.
Charity Scams: Household Collections
Door-to-door donation collectors often aren't charities at all, here's how to spot the scam and check if they're legitimate.
Scam Detector (Free Tool)
Got a text, call, email or offer that feels off? Paste it in below and we will tell you how scammy it looks, the warning signs to spot, and exactly what to do next.
APP Fraud Refund Refused: Why the CRM Code Failed You
You trusted what seemed like a genuine request. You transferred money. It went to fraudsters. And now your bank has told you they will not be refunding the
Latest Scam Warnings
Scam patterns have shifted noticeably in recent years. Criminals now send phishing texts in huge batches, often spoofing names like Royal Mail, HMRC or you
Fake Job Offer Scams on LinkedIn and WhatsApp
Job scams have moved on. Where once they relied on dodgy newspaper adverts or shady high street agencies, the modern version arrives by LinkedIn message or
Energy Rebate Scams: Spotting Fake Government Offers
Scam messages about energy rebates and cost of living payments have become a steady presence in UK inboxes and on mobile phones. They tend to spike wheneve
Vinted and Marketplace Scams: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Watch
Buying and selling on Vinted, Facebook Marketplace, Depop and Gumtree is mostly straightforward, but a small set of scams keep turning up. Most rely on the
Cryptocurrency Recovery Scams: A Second Round of Fraud
Losing money to a cryptocurrency scam is bad enough on its own. What many people do not realise is that it often marks the start of a second round of fraud
HMRC Tax Rebate Text Scams: The Refund That Never Was
If you have a mobile phone or an email address in the UK, the odds are good that you have already received a message claiming to be from HMRC. The wording
Fake Bank Fraud Team Calls: Not What It Seems
The phone rings and the person on the other end says they are from your bank's fraud team. They sound calm and professional. They tell you someone has just
Royal Mail Missed Parcel Text Scam: Fake Re-Delivery Fee
Many people in the UK will have received a message like this. A text turns up claiming that Royal Mail tried to deliver a parcel, you weren't in, and you n
SIM Swap Fraud: How Scammers Take Over Your Phone Number
SIM swap fraud, sometimes called SIM hijacking or SIM splitting, can drain bank accounts, lock people out of their email and unravel their digital lives in