Financial Crime
AI scams are rising: How you can spot a fraudster and stay safe
Gone are the days when fraudsters relied on poorly written emails full of spelling mistakes and unbelievable promises. Today, criminals are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create highly sophisticated scams that trick people out of thousands of pounds.
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Chasing the summer’s hottest sold out tickets? Here’s how to avoid getting scammed
With events selling out before you've even loaded the queue, how you can keep yourself safe from ticket scams and bag those tickets.
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Hosting family this Easter? Here’s how to help older relatives stay scam safe
Easter gatherings are a perfect time to talk to your family about scams that are happening now and how to stay safe.
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Hosting family this May Day Bank Holiday? Here’s how to help older relatives stay scam safe
Bank holiday gatherings are a perfect time to talk to your family about scams that are happening now and how to stay safe.
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Online fashion traps: how to spot fake “UK boutique” sites and get your money back
Online fashion scams are rising. Learn how to spot fake “UK boutique” sites, avoid common traps, and use your rights to get your money back fast.
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Locksmith scam: how to spot it — and other common doorstep scams to watch for
Doorstep scams are becoming more common, and one of the latest to hit the headlines is the locksmith scam; find out how to spot common doorstep scams and how to keep yourself safe.
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Common holiday scams to watch out for this January
Spot the most common holiday scams hitting UK travellers in January 2026 and learn simple ways to protect your money when booking your summer break.
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Social media scams are on the rise - how to spot them and stay safe
Here’s how to spot social media scams and what to do to keep yourself safe.
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Self assessment scams on the rise as deadline looms
Since February 2025, more than 4,800 self assessment scams have been reported to HMRC.
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FCA launches Firm Checker to fight investment scams - how to use it
The FCA has launched their brand new Firm Checker, a quick online tool to help you spot dodgy firms before they get their hands on your hard-earned cash.
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How to spot “spray and pray” delivery scams this Christmas
If you’re eagerly waiting for Christmas and Black Friday deliveries, it’s normal to expect texts about your deliveries, but scammers know this too.
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Common employment scams and how to stay safe
Reports of employment scams are on the rise, with people being targeted by fake get rich quick schemes and dodgy paid CV services that deliver little value.
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Five popular Black Friday scams and how to spot them
Here is an overview of some of the most popular scams to look out for this Black Friday and how to spot them.
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Over half of students face scams - how to stay safe
On average, young adults lost £300 to scams in the last year. Here are some of the most common student scams and a few ways to stay safe if you're a student.
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Why sharing your PIN could put you at risk - and what to do instead
Sharing your PIN can be dangerous. There are other ways to get help managing your money if you're struggling.
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Money mule scams: what they are and how to avoid them
Money mule scams can be easy to fall for. If you do, you could face criminal charges even if you didn't realise what you did was illegal. Here's how to spot them and avoid them.
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Romance scams are increasing - how to stay safe
Romance scams are on the rise, and the tactics are getting more sophisticated. Here's how to stay safe.
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QR code scams cost Brits thousands – how to stay safe
QR code scams are on the rise and can be easy to fall for. Here's how to stay safe.
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