Fraud
Card scams: what you need to know
Everything you need to know about the most common card scams out there, and how to protect yourself.
Christmas shopping scams: what to look out for
It's the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also a time to be extra mindful of potential online scams.
PayPal text scams: What you need to know
Everything you need to know about PayPal text scams - what they are, how they work, and how you can avoid them.
“I sent our £23,000 house deposit to a fraudster who posed as our lawyer”
55-year-old Richard from Essex was preparing to buy a home with his partner, when a scammer tricked the couple out of the thousands they'd saved up for their house deposit with a very convincing scam.
Snapchat money flipping scams: what you need to know
Fraudsters launder their money by getting everyday people get involved in crime. Often, people don’t even realise they’re breaking the law, or understand the devastating consequences of getting involved.
Puppy and kitten deposit scams are on the rise
It might sound too mean to be true. But fraudsters are tricking people into paying deposits for cute kittens and puppies, that don’t actually exist!
How to spot a text from scammers pretending to be from O2
Over March and April, we saw a big increase in people searching for O2 scam texts, as messages from scammers claiming to be from O2 are becoming more common. Here's how O2 text scams work and what to look out for so you can spot one 👀
How to spot a police impersonation scam phone call
Scam phone calls pretending to be from the police or other organisations you trust like your utilities company are becoming more common. They can often sound and look very real, so here's how to spot one of these scams.
What an HMRC scam looks like
Fraudsters are sending emails and texts pretending to be from the government. These scam messages can look and sound very convincing, so here's how to spot an HMRC tax scam.
How to spot a bank scam before it's too late
We've outlined what these bank scams usually look like, how authorised push payment fraud works and how to protect yourself from fraud.
Got a text or email about coronavirus? Here's how to tell if it's real
Fraudsters are faking government texts, to try and trick you into revealing sensitive information or pay fake fines.
How to avoid scams about coronavirus
Fraudsters are taking advantage of the coronavirus outbreak. Here's some tips and guidance to identify and avoid these scams.
Unexpected message or call from Monzo? Here's how to tell if it's real.
Keeping your money safe and protecting you from fraud is our priority.
To protect yourself from fraud, never tell anyone your PIN
Fraudsters can trick you into sharing your PIN, get access to your bank account and steal your money. Learn how to protect yourself from phishing scams.
Protect yourself against investment scams on social media
An investment opportunity promising you amazing returns in days? It’s probably a scam.
