A shockingly sophisticated email scam

One of our Travel experts, Trevor Baker, was recently targeted with a well-researched scam attempt. Years after he published a book, he was contacted by someone claiming to be a literary agent from the publishing house Hachette.

The scam was extremely sophisticated, using the image and contact information for a real employee at the publisher, making it almost undetectable. Our fraud expert Faye Lipson explains what the scammer wanted and how they managed to create such a convincing targeted scam.

Source: Which? (08 Jul 2026) 

Phone scams we're seeing right now

Three quarters of Brits received a scam call last year, with victims each losing an average of £784. The rise of artificial intelligence, which enables nasty tactics like voice cloning, makes them increasingly difficult to spot.

Our scams expert, Tali Ramsey, has rounded up the latest phone scams you're likely to encounter. Check out the full list, including a convincing call that referenced legitimate emails and texts from Lloyds Bank.

Source: Which? (09 Jul 2026) 

Our latest warnings: an Aldi air-con scam

As well as phone and email scams, our fraud experts are always on the lookout for any trending scams targeting people across the UK.

This week, watch out for an Aldi scam with a too-good-to-be-true offer on an air conditioning unit. Check out the full list, based on your reports to our Which? Scam Action Alerts Facebook community and scam sharer tool

Source: Which? (08 Jul 2026) 

Beware of holiday scams fuelled by social media

A third of UK holidaymakers have reported an increase in travel scams on social media, with fraudsters posing as dodgy customer service agents and using sophisticated artificial intelligence tools to appear convincing.

Follow these five simple steps to be sure the dream holiday you've spotted isn't a scam.

Source: Which? (01 Jul 2026) 

How to spot a text message scam

Fraudulent text messages are designed to steal your details and can convincingly impersonate a range of senders, from couriers to banks and even the government.

This week, reports of Evri scam texts have spiked. Find out how to spot the telltale signs of a delivery scam and stay one step ahead of the scammers. 

Source: Which? (29 Jun 2026) 

How scam refund rules are helping

Which? campaigned for refund rules to help people who lost money to bank transfer scams. These rules have helped cut losses by £73m a year according to a new report. Find out more about reimbursement rules and how they're helping

Source: Which? (02 Jul 2026) 

ASB Week of Action - MetEngage Bexley SNT

 

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💬 Talk to your neighbour — it all starts with a conversation.
Many situations linked to anti-social behaviour can be resolved early through understanding, communication, and mutual respect.

This Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week, we’re encouraging communities across Bexley to look out for one another and work together to prevent issues from escalating. A simple conversation can make a big difference.

📣 Stay informed and connected with your local policing team by signing up to Met Engage for updates, advice, and community alerts:
🔗 https://www.metengage.co.uk/

Together, we can create stronger communities in Bexley 💚

For more information, visit www.bexley.gov.uk/asb

Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/460891/ASB-Week-of-Action