Email Scams

Fraudulent emails designed to steal money or personal information through various deceptive tactics. Topics include fake software offers, virus attachments, and targeted mailing lists.

Auto-Dialling Scam

How a modem hijacking scam in 2004 racked up massive phone bills by secretly dialling expensive international numbers.

Chain Mail Scam

How chain mail scams work and why you won't make money from them no matter what they promise.

Counterfeit Software

Counterfeit software sold through spam emails puts your computer and personal data at risk while funding organised crime.

Credit Repair Scam

Scammers promise to erase bad credit instantly, but there's no legal shortcut—here's how to spot the con.

Cybercheating

Over 30% of student coursework comes from online cheating services that sell pre-written or custom essays for as little as £20.

EBay Auto Scams

Watch out for fake listings, non-existent cars, and bait-and-switch tactics when buying used vehicles on eBay.

Email Scam: Phishing

Phishing emails trick people into giving up personal information by impersonating banks and other institutions, here's how to spot and avoid them.

Email Viruses

Email viruses spread through attachments and can destroy files, clog networks and infect your contacts without your knowledge.

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

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

Online Pharmacies

Verify online pharmacies are legitimate before buying medication by checking their contact details, website address and how long they've been operating.

The Nigerian Advance-Fee Fraud

How the Nigerian advance-fee scam works and why it's still costing victims millions every year.

What Is a Sucker List?

A sucker list is a collection of people scammers target because they think they're gullible enough to fall for tricks.

Work from Home Scams

Scammers are targeting people seeking remote work with fake job listings, task schemes, and reshipping cons that steal your money and time.