Scam Alerts
Our latest scam warnings
Our dedicated team of fraud experts are always on the lookout for scams targeting people across the UK.
Recent tactics to be aware of include a fake Daily Mail website, a dodgy message circulating on WhatsApp and fraudsters posing as Which? on social media. Check out the full list, based on your reports to our Which? Scam Action Alerts Facebook community and scam sharer tool.
5 signs of a romance scam
Report Fraud received 12,093 reports of dating scams in the past 13 months, with losses totalling £119.6m. This type of fraud, where scammers aim to trick people into fake relationships, can have a huge emotional and financial impact.
Our experts have laid out five signs of a romance scammer, including how to spot stolen images online and the tactics these fraudsters use to build a connection with potential victims.
How to avoid AI scams
An AI scam uses artificial intelligence to trick you into parting with your money. Deepfake videos, where a person has been digitally altered to appear as a different person, and AI-generated text are just two ways this technology can be used by fraudsters.
Essentially, AI makes scams more convincing and harder to spot, so make sure you’re familiar with these new methods and stay one step ahead of the scammers.
Stay safe,
Which? Scam Alert Team
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