7 easy ways to outsmart scammers

Protecting yourself from scammers doesn't necessarily mean spending hours changing passwords or digging through your phone's settings. Sometimes, a small change to your everyday habits can make a big difference.

We asked Which? experts to share the precautions they take in their own lives, including one colleague whose family came up with a secret code for their messages after a particularly frightening WhatsApp scam.

Source: Which? (20 Oct 2026) 

How to screen calls to avoid scammers

Scam calls can be disruptive at best and financially devastating at worst. Unfortunately, the problem isn't going away, with new figures from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) showing that complaints about automated nuisance calls have reached a five-year high.

But there are ways to fight back. Our tech expert, Tom Morgan, explains how to keep scam calls at bay.

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Source: Which? (21 Oct 2026) 

What to do if a scammer has your bank details

If a fraudster has your bank details, contact your bank immediately using the number on the back of your card or from its official website.

Once you've done that, you might need to secure other accounts depending on what details the scammer has obtained. Our experts explain the steps to take after speaking with your bank.

Source: Which? ( 20 Oct 2026)

​Community Event: Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Information Session

Sidcup Partners is hosting an upcoming Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Information Event aimed at building safer communities together.

 

Whether for personal knowledge or to help a friend, neighbour, or colleague, all community members are encouraged to come along, learn, and share the information.

 

Event Details:

 * Date: Wednesday, 28th October

 * Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

 * Location: Sidcup Leisure Centre

 

What to Expect:

 * Learn Key Information: Find out how to spot the signs of abuse, how to report concerns, and how to support someone who may be struggling.

 * Resources & Advice: Confidential information and personal alarms will be available on-site.

 * Refreshments: Complimentary tea, coffee, and cake will be served.

 

Even if you never need the information yourself, knowing what to do could help someone close to you. Please share this event across your local networks to help spread the word!

 

Scams to watch out for right now

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 and your loved ones.

The latest scams we've spotted include a dodgy pop-up claiming to be from Apple and a fake NatWest email. Check out our full list.

Source: Which? (14 Oct 2026)

British medical endorsements used in scams

Which? exposes how fraudsters based overseas are using trusted medical endorsements, including the British Dental Association, to peddle dodgy products on social media.

An ad must not display a trust mark, quality mark or equivalent without the necessary authorisation. However, we found plenty of ads on Facebook and Instagram doing just that. See the examples we reported to Meta and find out how to spot fake ads online.

Source: Which? (14 Oct 2026)

Who is stopping these dodgy advertisers?

When our investigations find scam ads, we report them to the platform and they're usually (eventually) taken down. However, we've found that sometimes the advertiser behind the scam remains active.

We reveal three scam advertisers that have continued to publish scam ads even after Which? has had their content taken down.

Source: Which? (15 Oct 2026)