The scams you need to know about this month

Our scam tracker highlights the latest scams that you need to know about this month, including Apple Pay phishing texts and fake fuel cards. Our goal is to help you stay ahead of fraudsters.

Discover what this month's trending scams are.

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Source: Which? (18 Jul 2023)

Dodgy YouTube ads

The YouTuber MrBeast has around 170 million subscribers and regularly gives away money to guests who overcome challenges in his videos. Unfortunately, scammers are taking advantage of this by creating fake ads that promise cash giveaways in MrBeast's name.

If you click on one of these ads, you'll be taken to a phishing website where your personal information can be compromised or malware can be downloaded onto your device.

Learn more about the different dodgy YouTube ads and how to avoid them.

Dodgy ads

Source: Which? (18 Jul 2023)

Mobile antivirus protects you from phishing scams

Did you know that mobile antivirus apps can protect you from phishing scams? We put free and paid-for antivirus apps through our lab tests and compared them against the built-in security that comes with Apple and Android phones.

We subjected each mobile antivirus app to at least 200 known phishing sites on the internet and found that all of them were more effective than the built-in protection from Apple and Android. What’s more, we even found a free Best Buy, meaning you can protect your device without needing to pay.

Discover which antivirus apps are the most effective in safeguarding your mobile phone against phishing scams.

Reduce your risk

Source: Which? (19 Jul 2023)

Thamesmead Festival is just around the corner!

Less than a month to go until the festival returns on 12 August. We're so excited to see you all there!

If you're a stall holder, make sure to get active on social media and let people know you'll be there. It's a great way to create a buzz and get people along.

Thanks in advance for your support. If you have any questions, please contact Carly at carly.lewis-oduntan@peabody.org.uk

Event: Trust Thamesmead Festival Southmere Park.

Date: Saturday 12th August 2023 (Calendar)

Location: Event info and map

Meet Bexley Borough Neighbourhood Watch Association volunteers at our stand at this event, we will be there! We can't wait to see you at the festival!

Thamesmead Festival 2023

Fraudsters exploit easyJet customers affected by cancellations

Customers affected by easyJet's latest flight cancellations are being bombarded on Twitter by fake customer service accounts. Although some of the accounts have been shut down, we found five that are still active.

Some of these accounts included dodgy links to an 'online help hub' in their bio. These lead to phishing websites where scammers try to obtain your personal information.

If you’ve been affected by easyJet's cancellations, see examples of the easyJet scams currently circulating.

Dodgy accounts

Source: Which? (11 Jul 2023)

Taylor Swift ticket scams

Taylor Swift's 2024 UK tour is set to go on sale, and scammers will be looking to take advantage of fans who miss out on tickets.

If you don't get tickets in the general sale, you may be tempted to turn to resellers. However, fraudsters can create fake websites and images to deceive buyers into thinking they're purchasing legitimate tickets.

Did you know that in 2022, £6.7m was lost to ticket fraud? Be cautious of potential ticket scams when purchasing event tickets online. Here are some tips for buying tickets safely.

Our expert tips

Source: Which? (12 Jul 2023)

The latest scam alerts from Which?

The scams you need to know about this month, including Royal Mail phishing emails and AI impersonation scams.

Source: Which? (11 Jul 2023)