Internet Scams
Recognise and avoid common internet scams targeting your passwords, banking details, and personal information. Our articles explain phishing tricks, fake websites, and how to shop safely online.
Are Women More Likely to Fall for Online Scams?
Professional women aged 25-34 fall for online scams more often than other groups, according to a new survey.
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.
Click Fraud
Click fraud costs businesses millions by generating fake clicks on pay-per-click ads, either to profit from networks or drain competitor budgets.
Counterfeit Web Pages
Hackers create fake websites to steal your credit card and personal information through phishing emails and malware that redirects you to impostor sites.
Coupon Codes and Social Networking Scams
Scammers are using fake coupon codes on Facebook and Twitter to trick people into clicking malicious links that install malware on their devices.
Cybercheating
Over 30% of student coursework comes from online cheating services that sell pre-written or custom essays for as little as £20.
Domain Name Registration & Renewal Scams
How domain name scams work and how to avoid fake renewal invoices and high-pressure sales calls.
Ebay Buy and Switch Scam
Scammers on eBay swap broken items for working ones you send them, then demand refunds while threatening negative feedback.
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.
Fake Virus Protection Scams
Scammers are posing as antivirus companies to trick you into paying for fake protection software and stealing your personal information.
How to Protect Your Business from Scammers
Protect your business from common scams by learning which precautions actually work and how to spot red flags before they cost you money.
Malware Scam
Scammers use convincing fake emails to trick people into downloading malware that steals passwords and personal information.
Matrix Scam
Matrix scams promise free iPods and TVs if you recruit enough people, but the math makes it nearly impossible to actually get anything.
New Online Security Advice from Google and Citizens Advice
Google and Citizens Advice launch a new website with practical tips on passwords, online privacy, and staying safe from scams.
Online Dating Fraud
Romance scams and fake dating profiles cost people thousands, here's how to spot and avoid the most common online dating fraud.
Online Pharmacies
Verify online pharmacies are legitimate before buying medication by checking their contact details, website address and how long they've been operating.
Pharming Scam
Pharming redirects you to fake websites even when you type the correct address, putting your personal information at serious risk.
Pyramid Schemes
Pyramid schemes are common internet scams that promise quick money through recruitment, but differ from legal MLM because they lack real products or customers.
The 'Coca Cola' Scam and Other Facebook Menaces
How to spot the Coca Cola scam and other common Facebook tricks that steal your details or money.
Vishing Scam
Vishing is a phone-based scam where criminals impersonate your bank or PayPal to trick you into revealing account details over the phone.
What is Spyware?
Spyware sneaks onto your computer through downloads and emails, then either floods you with ads or secretly records everything you type.
Work from Home Scams
Common work-from-home scams ask for upfront fees and deliver nothing but empty promises in return.