A member recently received a very threatening email. We take a look at the rise of this ‘terrifying’ email scam.
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Scam watch: acid attack ransom
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in Motoring
Did scammers know about my DVLA renewal?
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We’ve covered DVLA scams before, but this one caught my eye due to how closely-tied it was to my real vehicle tax renewal. How did the scammers know?
in Money
What is ‘scambaiting’?
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Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we spoke with a ‘scambaiter’ – someone who tricks romance scammers with fake profiles. Is this technique a good idea?
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Scam watch: fake HMRC lawsuit threat
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We’ve heard about a new scam where fraudsters pose as HMRC in an attempt to steal your personal info. Here’s what to watch out for… (more…)
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Scam watch: ‘I was targeted after a car accident’
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A member received scam calls following a minor road mishap – here’s how to avoid falling into the scammer’s trap.
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Beware this Argos number spoofing scam
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A refund of £247 from an ‘overpayment’ to Argos sound too good to be true? That’s because this is a number spoofing scam. Have you received one?
in Money
Scam watch: beware this licence fee ‘refund’ scam
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This new scam involves a convincing sounding email claiming TV licensing owes you money – don’t fall for it.
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Beware this new Amazon ‘brushing’ scam
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A Which? Money member contacted us when Amazon Prime deliveries they didn’t order turned up on their doorstep. Do you know what a ‘brushing’ scam is? We explain the details.
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Secret Service: how have scammers spoofed its official email?
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The content of this phishing scam may look familiar, but it’s who it appears to have come from that may make you only think twice. What’s the secret behind spoofing an official MI6 email account?
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Listen to this new IP address scam phone call
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A member recently contacted us when they received a scam phone call about their IP address. Fortunately, they recorded the call so we could warn others. Have you heard this one?
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Scam Watch: have you received a confusing insurance call?
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A member felt duped after renewing their appliance cover. Have you received a confusing insurance call from an unexpected company?
in Technology
Motorists: watch out for this new DVLA scam
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Forever trying to get their hands on your hard-earned savings or personal data, scammers have devised yet another crafty scam. Here’s what to watch out for.
in Technology
Scam Watch: Help! I’m being blackmailed by a cyber criminal
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A member received an email from an anonymous blackmailer trying to extort thousands of pounds. How would you respond in this situation?
in Money
Scam watch: an apparent heir’s big promise
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A Which? member recently received a letter claiming to be from a prominent Chinese bank. Are you one of the many people who’s received this near-identical scam?