Friday, 8 May 2026

Free scam-checking tools

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) 

Bank impersonation scams: how to stay safe

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 latest scam warnings

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) 

Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Bexley Crime stats ward summary Apr 2026

 


Source: Bexley Watch Viz

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Sim-swap fraud warning

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) 

5 scam calls and texts to watch out for

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) 

The rise of fake days out on social media

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) 

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Free scam-checking tools

Scams evolve and often become more sophisticated over time, but so do the tactics for detecting them. Whether it's a suspicious phone c...