Scam Alerts
5 most convincing scams of 2025
The most believeable scams often exploit our everyday needs and worries, with fraudsters looking for a coincidental opportunity that catches you out on a busy day.
The usual warning signs are getting harder to spot, so take a look at the five most convincing scams this year and follow our advice on what to watch out for.
Marks and Spencer impersonation scam
Following the recent cyberattack, M&S has been offering some customers an e-gift card as a goodwill gesture for the disruption. However, customers should be cautious after reports of scam emails circulating.
We examine the scam emails claiming to be from M&S and explain how you can spot a genuine email.
Watch out for fake ‘energy support’ scams
After the recent Winter Fuel Payment announcements, scammers have been busy impersonating the Department for Work and Pensions.
Dodgy messages include scam links to websites designed to steal your personal and financial information. We round up the various versions of these scam texts so you don’t get caught out.
Stay safe,
Which? Scam Alert Team
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