Which? Scam Alerts – 07/08/2025

Scam Alerts

Coinbase crypto scam warning

Scammers are always seeking new tactics to steal from you, and the world of cryptocurrency (a digital currency) is a popular target. We’ve recently found four versions of scam emails claiming to be from Coinbase, a company that enables users to buy, sell, transfer and store crypto.

Take a look at the examples we’ve collected and find out how to tell if an email is genuine or from potential scammers.

Fake driving licence renewal sites

When the time comes to renew your driving licence, stay vigilant against dodgy sites looking to steal your personal data.

We spoke to someone who accidentally entered their licence number, passport number, mother’s maiden name and more sensitive information into a fake website. Find out what our scams experts recommend they do to protect themselves against identity theft and other scams.

Task scam groups exposed

We discovered two scam groups using the messaging app Telegram to peddle fake remote job offers known as task scams.

Task scams are when fraudsters offer fake jobs that involve completing simple tasks. However, those ‘recruited’ are often conned into handing over their own cash. We expose the two scam groups and explain what to do if you’ve fallen victim.

Stay safe,

Which? Scam Alert Team

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