Thursday, 27 November 2025

Steer clear of fake Facebook competitions

Facebook users are being lured into expensive monthly subscriptions by scammers peddling 'mystery boxes' and cheap goods from retailers such as Boots, Decathlon and Screwfix.

These fake giveaways can result in repeated charges for subscriptions to random, unwanted websites. We expose the telltale signs to look out for and explain how to get your money back if you get caught by one.


Source: Which? (26 Nov 2025)

⚠️ 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....