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Stay in the know about scams that are currently targeting people across the UK. Our experts share real examples and telltale signs to look out for, so you can protect yourself.
The latest scams we've spotted include a TV licensing impersonation, a fake PayPal email and fraudsters impersonating the mobile network Three.
Check out our full list.
Source: Which? (16 Sep 2026)
Some phone scams can be extremely convincing. For example, fraudsters can spoof phone numbers so it appears you're being called by a trusted contact. They might also have some of your information, such as your name and address.
To help you spot a fake and stay safe, we've rounded up
the most common types of phone scams you're likely to encounter.
Source: Which? (22 Dec 2025)
Our fraud expert, Faye Lipson, spoke to a concerned Which? member about an alarming pop-up message on her iPhone. The message claimed that issues had been detected on her device, which could result in her losing all her data if she didn't take action.
Although it seems worrying, these are often not real pop-ups, but scam ads that appear when using certain apps or sites, designed to spook you into compromising your account.
Find out what Faye recommends you do if you see a similar warning.
Source: Which? (17 Sep 2026)
We're sorry if you had problems last week with the testing of the Cifas JustMe scam prevention app. The free trial code was temporarily blocked, but that has now been resolved. If you would like to help with testing the scam identification features on this app, you can download the JustMe app from the Apple App store or Google Play. Search ‘JustMe – Scam Protection’.
For free access, you'll need to open the app and select ‘activate or restore subscription’, then ‘activate with code’ and use the code GCP7ANF3
The trial is for six months, no payment information is collected, and there's no auto-renewal.
Once you've had a go at testing it, you can share your thoughts on the feedback form.
Source: Which? (17 Sep 2026)
Screen-sharing scammers are posing as banks to steal your sensitive information. These scams typically begin with a phone call, where the fraudster attempts to move you to a video call and trick you into sharing your screen with them.
If screen-sharing is enabled, scammers can see what's displayed on your phone, including notifications of one-time passwords sent by banks to authorise payments. Our expert explains
how to stop screen-sharing scams and the tactics fraudsters use to con you.
Source: Which? (10 Sep 2026)
Recovery scams are when victims of fraud are retargeted and offered help to recover the money that was stolen from them. The scammers promise to get your money back for a fee, but any money given to them won't be returned.
We've spotted suspicious accounts on social media offering scam advice, but there are a few signs that these are profiles to be wary of and most likely recovery scams in disguise.
Source: Which? (10 Sep 2026)
