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Scams evolve and often become more sophisticated over time, but so do
the tactics for detecting them. Whether it's a suspicious phone call or a
potentially AI-generated image online, there are tools that can help
you spot a con.
We asked our Which? Scam Action and Alerts Facebook community to tell us their favourite tools for spotting scams.
Source: Which? (07 May 2026)
We spoke to someone who, after receiving a genuine call from their bank
about a fraudulent payment on their account, was later called by a
scammer attempting to con them again by impersonating their bank.
This scam relied on the genuine call to prime the victim to trust the
fake one. If you receive a call claiming to be from your bank, the
safest thing to do is hang up and dial 159, which will connect you with
your bank. Find out
what else our fraud expert, Faye Lipson, recommends you do if this happens to you.
Source: Which? (04 May 2026)
Our team of fraud experts is always on the lookout for scams targeting people across the UK.
Recent tactics to be aware of include a TV licence scam email, dodgy car finance texts and fake messages from Apple.
Check out the full list, based on reports to our Which? Scam Action Alerts Facebook community and scam sharer tool.
Source: Which? (05 May 2026)
Sim-swap fraud is when a scammer steals your phone number by tricking
your network provider into transferring it to a Sim card they own. The
scammer then attempts to hack into your accounts using one-time
passwords sent via text.
Recent cases point to weak email security opening the door to
fraudsters, but are mobile networks doing enough to protect customers?
Find out what's really happening and what you can do to protect yourself against this nasty scam.
Source: Which? (30 Apr 2026)
You're much more likely to answer a call or text that comes from a
familiar contact, but criminals can use software to change the number
displayed on your phone – they can even mimic your bank's phone number.
This is known as number spoofing, and despite efforts by the government
and mobile networks to stop it, fraudsters continue to exploit loopholes
to carry out their schemes. We reveal the latest tactics and give you
four ways to avoid number-spoofing scams
Source: Which? (29 Apr 2026)
We're warning social media users about a growing trend for fake days
out. From Buckingham Palace markets to hot air balloon festivals,
scammers are using AI images and videos to lure visitors to attractions
that don’t exist.
Our travel experts have investigated – they explain how to identify fake or AI-generated social media posts, plus tips to buy event tickets safely.
Source: Which? (30 Apr 2026)
