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Scam guides
In-depth guides for the most common scams targeting UK residents right now.
HMRC Scam Email Checker
Spot fake HMRC tax refund and payment emails
Royal Mail Scam Texts
Identify fake delivery fee and parcel texts
How to Spot Phishing Emails
Seven red flags every phishing email has
Banking Scam Email Checker
Check emails claiming to be from your bank
Apple Phishing Email Check
Verify suspicious Apple ID and iCloud emails
Is This PayPal Email Real?
Spot fake PayPal payment and dispute emails
Amazon Scam Email Examples
Common Amazon phishing emails to watch for
Netflix Scam Emails
Fake subscription and billing scams
Microsoft Scam Email Checker
Detect fake Microsoft account alerts
DVLA Scam Text Messages
Fake vehicle tax and licence texts
WhatsApp Scam Messages UK
Common WhatsApp scams and how to respond
Hi Mum Scam & Voice Cloning
AI voice cloning and family impersonation scams
Investment Scam Checker
Warning signs of fake investment schemes
Romance Scam Warning Signs
Protect yourself from online dating fraud
Job Offer Scam Checker
Spot fake job offers and recruitment fraud
Crypto Scam Checker
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency fraud detection
QR Code Scam Checker
Malicious QR codes in parking, menus and post
TV Licence Scam Email
Fake TV Licensing renewal and refund scams
Council Tax Scam Email
Fraudulent council tax rebate and refund emails
Business Email Compromise
Detect CEO fraud and invoice redirect scams
From the ScamSupport blog
In-depth research and analysis on the UK scam landscape.
Canada recovery guide · 13 May 2026 · 15 minute read
Online Fraud in Canada — Recovery Steps & Legal Remedies
The bank-fraud-line first call, the CAFC report at 1-888-495-8501, local police complaint, OBSI ombudsman path up to $350,000, the provincial securities commissions for investment scams, and the honest gap in Canada's reimbursement framework compared with the UK.
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India legal guide · 12 May 2026 · 13 minute read
Online Fraud in India — Legal Remedies & Recovery Guide
The 1930 helpline (call before the bank), the cybercrime.gov.in walkthrough, IT Act and BNS sections, RBI Ombudsman path, Section 46 Adjudicating Officer for claims up to ₹5 crore, and the evidence checklist that gets a complaint taken seriously.
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Crypto safety guide · 11 May 2026 · 17 minute read
Telegram P2P Crypto Trading — The Complete Safety, Recovery & Legal Guide
Why Telegram peer-to-peer trading is structurally the riskiest channel in crypto, the eight scam tactics, how to verify a counterparty, regulated alternatives with built-in escrow, and the recovery and legal steps after a loss.
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Recovery guide · 10 May 2026 · 18 minute read
If You've Been Scammed in the UK — The Complete Recovery Guide
The first 60 minutes, the £85,000 reimbursement framework, what to do if your bank freezes your account, recognising recovery scams, and the cybercrime complaint with full evidence checklist.
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Practical guide · 9 May 2026 · 16 minute read
The Family Security Stack
A 30-minute setup guide for securing a family member's digital life against scams. Concrete tools, exact settings, a printable panic card, and the maintenance schedule that keeps it working.
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Data walkthrough · 8 May 2026 · 14 minute read
What the Numbers Say About UK Fraud in 2026
Verified UK Finance, City of London Police, ONS and Cifas figures — what's actually rising, what's falling, who's losing, and the reporting gap that hides the true scale.
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Pillar guide · 6 May 2026 · 18 minute read
The Complete UK Scam Guide 2026
Every major scam category, the universal red flags, channel-specific patterns for email, SMS, voice, WhatsApp and Telegram, and the exact recovery steps if you've been caught. The single page to bookmark or send to a family member.
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Platform deep-dive · 7 May 2026 · 14 minute read
Telegram & WhatsApp Scams 2026
Why encrypted messengers are the channel where filters don't reach — the WhatsApp pattern library (Hi Mum, OTP relay, fake alerts), Telegram patterns (jobs, marketplace, P2P), the safe-trading rules, and the recovery playbook.
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Research · 4 May 2026 · 12 minute read
Anatomy of a 2026 Phishing Campaign
How modern UK scams are built, distributed, and detected — from breach-data sourcing and lure design to the defensive stack that catches them.
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