Which? Scam Alerts – 28/08/2025

Scam Alerts

The scale of Booking.com scams

Nearly one in 10 Booking.com customers in our survey believe they have been sent scam messages. These are often dangerously convincing messages sent by third-party scammers but which appear to come from Booking.com itself.

We’re calling on Ofcom to investigate whether the site is doing enough to remove illegal content and protect users. Find out how these scams work so you can protect yourself.

Pension scam victims owed compensation

Around £81.5m in compensation has been paid out to victims of pension scams – and thousands more could still be eligible for a payout.

We explain how the compensation scheme works, who might qualify and how to spot the warning signs and avoid falling victim to a pension scam.

What are screen-sharing scams?

Santander’s latest app feature aims to protect customers from scams involving remote access or screen-sharing tools by blurring their screens when the software is detected.

We look at what banks are doing to combat fraud and give you tips to stay safe from screen-sharing scams.

Stay safe,

Which? Scam Alert Team

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