Fraud incidents rose sharply from 3.2m (2023-24) to 4.2m (2024-25). It's realistic to expect that you'll encounter a scam at some point, but knowing what you're most likely to face can help you avoid falling victim.
Our scams expert, Tali Ramsey, examines the most widespread scams of 2025, including the rise in AI hoaxes and account hacking, so you can know how to spot these scams and what to watch out for in 2026.
Source: Which? (24 Nov 2025)
