Thursday, 9 July 2026

Phone scams we're seeing right now

Three quarters of Brits received a scam call last year, with victims each losing an average of £784. The rise of artificial intelligence, which enables nasty tactics like voice cloning, makes them increasingly difficult to spot.

Our scams expert, Tali Ramsey, has rounded up the latest phone scams you're likely to encounter. Check out the full list, including a convincing call that referenced legitimate emails and texts from Lloyds Bank.

Source: Which? (09 Jul 2026) 

https://bexleywatch.blogspot.com/2026/03/working-together-for-safer-bexley.html

5 nasty text scams to watch out for

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