Scam Alerts
4 ways scammers exploit Black Friday
Black Friday deals are already underway, but not all are what they seem. Action Fraud data shows £11.8m was lost to online shopping fraud between November 2024 and January 2025.
Fraudsters use too-good-to-be-true deals to lure you in, and Black Friday provides the perfect occasion for them to disguise their schemes. We explain the most common Black Friday scams to watch out for.
How to remove personal information from Google
It can be unsettling to find your phone number, home address or other private details publicly visible in Google search results. Fortunately, there are effective ways to take control and reduce your online exposure.
Our experts explain how to request the removal of sensitive information and protect yourself from potential compromises.
If you’d benefit from 1-to-1 help to keep your data secure, you can join Which? Tech Support and chat to our friendly experts on the phone or by email as often as you need. Find out more about what a membership offers and get 25% off an annual subscription until 8 January.
Protect yourself from phishing
Phishing scams are when fraudsters impersonate people or companies, typically through messages with links, to trick you into revealing your personal data, financial information or both.
We know that your PC won’t protect you against phishing, but we’ve tested both free and paid-for antivirus to help you stay protected. Find out what you need to do instead to protect yourself from these types of scams.
Stay safe,
Which? Scam Alert Team
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