Friday, 18 July 2025

5 phone scams you should know about

Vishing scams, otherwise known as phone scams, involve fraudsters calling you and attempting to get your personal details under false guises.

These scams can be particularly annoying and, in some cases, incredibly persuasive. We've rounded up five phone scams you need to know about now, including one where the caller impersonates your GP.

Don't get caught out on the phone
 
Source: Which? (16 Jul 2025) 

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