Scam Alerts
The latest scams doing the rounds
You can always keep up to date on the most recent scams targeting people across the UK.
The latest warnings to be aware of include a Utility Warehouse impersonation email, a cryptocurrency scam call and fraudsters posing as the Financial Conduct Authority. Take a look at the full list, based on your reports to our Which? Scam Action Alerts Facebook community and to our scam sharer tool.
Watch out for fake vehicle giveaways
We’ve spotted several premium vehicle competition scams on social media, with fraudsters posting tempting giveaways that aim to steal your personal and financial information.
We examine these dodgy competitions and share four telltale signs of a social media scam.
Avoid scams when booking last-minute holidays
Searches on Google for ‘last minute holidays’ have spiked in recent weeks as hopeful holidaymakers try to book an escape before the summer is out, but those ‘deals’ may not be all they seem.
Take a look at some of the most common ways fraudsters carry out holiday scams and how you can spot the signs.
Stay safe,
Which? Scam Alert Team
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