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Publishing our bank transfer scam dossier

Anabel Hoult

Today Which? is submitting our report to the Lending Standards Board, sharing the experiences of consumers who have lost out to authorised push payment (APP) scams.
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Scam warning: fake Halifax SMS text

George Martin

SMS scams, commonly known as ‘smishing’ have been around for a while, but it looks like they’re getting more sophisticated. Have you received one like this?

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Have you been able to get through to your bank?

Simon Dicey

How’s your bank been dealing with the coronavirus pandemic? Do you have the support you need? The Which? Money Helpline wants to hear your experiences.

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Scam call warning: Amazon Prime ‘renewal’

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I went on the Amazon website 5 Feb 2020 to place an order for some…
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I had a call from 02031443784 calling themselves AST and saying our warranty on the…
Scam alert: fake PayPal emails

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I've had a text today from 07944 317834 exactly the same message but a different…
Scam letter: the ‘International Postcode Lottery’

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Received a letter today from the International Postcode Online Lottery, said I had won £900.000,…

by Aileen Lees on 4 August 2020

Are you struggling with financial commitments during the pandemic?

Banks, credit card providers, and other lenders have offered payment holidays or other special support measures during the lockdown. What would it mean for you when those measures end?

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by Lauren Merryweather on 23 July 2020

Scam alert: fake PayPal emails

PayPal is often a target for scammers looking for quick access to your money. Here are two phishing emails from earlier this year so you know how to spot them.

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by George Martin on 15 July 2020

Scam alert: fake O2 invoice SMS

A convincing fake text message purporting to be from O2 is doing the rounds. Have you received it? Here’s what makes this one particularly dangerous.

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by Gareth Jones on 8 July 2020

Doorstep crime: why we need to be vigilant

Lockdown restrictions easing may see scammers looking for new ways to take advantage. Have you had a rogue trader knock on your door lately?

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by Hannah Downes on 7 July 2020

Have you been a victim of a data breach?

Has your data been compromised in a cyber attack? Have you noticed any fraudulent or suspicious activity as a result? We want to hear about your experiences.

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by Lauren Merryweather on 2 July 2020

ASA launches scam advert reporting tool

You can now report scam adverts you spot online to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) – will you be making the most of the new tool?

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