Friday, 20 December 2024

The strangest scams of 2024

We often warn you about some of the most convincing and sophisticated scams doing the rounds. But what about the more bizarre and far-fetched attempts we've seen?

At the end of a year of some major wins in the fight against scams, it's a good time to take a look at some of the wackiest tactics we've seen – including lunching with the monarch and mystery gifts from billionaires.
Most peculiar cons
Source: Which? (19 Dec 2024)

⚠️ Current UK Cyber Threat Landscape: Phishing Trends to Watch 2025 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

While the classic "mailbox full" scam is still used, cybercriminals in the UK are using much more sophisticated tactics right now....