Scam Alerts
New parking fine scam texts
Convincing parking charge scam text messages continue to circulate, targeting people with warnings about a non-existent unpaid fine.
A recent example of this scam involves a copycat government website that aims to earn your trust by mimicking Gov.uk. We examine this scam text and explain how you can identify it.
Debt collection scam warning
Debt demands can be alarming, which makes them an effective scam. In recent weeks, there has been a spike in reports of dodgy debt collection letters and cold calls claiming to be from HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
If you receive a demand you’re not sure about, don’t pay it – find out how to verify a genuine debt collection letter and spot the fakes.
Mystery shopping job scams exposed
Scam victims are being hired as mystery shoppers by fake research companies and dumped with the bill.
We heard from a student who faced debts in the thousands when he took out expensive phone contracts as a ‘secret shopper’ for a sham agency – find out how we helped him get his money back.
Stay safe,
Which? Scam Alert Team
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