Which? Scam Alerts – 31/07/2025

Scam Alerts

What to do if your email gets hacked

If you suspect a hacker has infiltrated your email inbox, you need to act immediately. With access to your emails, they could potentially take over your other online accounts by resetting your passwords.

We explain how to recover your inbox, and even if you’re not currently dealing with a security threat, it’s still worth reading our advice to make sure you’re prepared.

Steer clear of Apple iCloud scams

Watch out for four new scam emails impersonating Apple’s iCloud service and using various claims to convince recipients to click on malicious links within the message.

These sneaky fake emails look like they’re from iCloud and claim that your storage is full, your payment method is outdated or that there’s suspicious activity on your account. Find out how to spot and avoid this type of scam email.

Age verification checks: what are they, and is your data safe?

Under the new Online Safety Act regulations, websites hosting content which could be harmful to those under 18 must now carry out robust age verification checks.

This has led to a spike in people downloading virtual private networks (VPNs) to bypass checks. Reports of scam websites offering services to dodge the new checks are also on the rise. We explain the age verification checks, what it means for your data and what risks you should be aware of.

Stay safe,

Which? Scam Alert Team

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