Five scam trends for 2025

From deepfakes and copycat websites to fake QR codes, fraudsters are always utilising the latest trends and technology to make their scams more convincing and reach more people.

To kick off the new year and get ahead of the scammers, watch out for these five trends and see what sophisticated tactics could be used.

What 2025 has in store

Source: Which? (31 Dec 2024)

Police impersonation scam warning

Scammers posing as police officers are spooking victims into handing over money and personal details.

This isn't the first time we've seen this cold call scam – but alarmingly it's back. We take a look at the latest tactics being used, and what you should do if you receive a suspicious phone call.

How to stay safe

Source: Which? (31 Dec 2024)

Seven phone apps to secure your privacy

The apps you use on your smartphone every day likely hold data you'd rather keep private – payment information, emails, contact lists, documents and more.

From WhatsApp and Facebook to Gmail and Outlook, our tech experts explain some very simple steps to secure your data and which apps you should download now to keep your private information safe from scammers.

Easy tips to secure your apps

Source: Which? (13 Dec 2024)