Thursday, 16 October 2025

7 scam calls you need to know about

Scam calls are a type of phishing scam, also known as vishing, where a fraudster will attempt to get you to reveal your personal and financial details over the phone under false pretences.

From fake boiler servicing to bank impersonations, check out some of the most common scam calls and how to report them.

Source: Which? (16 Oct 2025) 

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