Guides covering HMRC, DVLA, TV Licensing, and government impersonation scams. Learn to verify official communications and avoid paying fake fines or fees.
Criminals send fake emails claiming to be from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), the Home Office immigration service. They demand urgent payment for visa applications, extensions, or claims of overpayment refunds—then disappear with your money and identity details.
Scammers send convincing fake DVLA emails claiming your car tax is expiring or needs urgent renewal, complete with official-looking logos and buttons. They trick you into paying for non-existent tax or stealing your personal data and bank details.
Universal Credit scams involve fraudsters pretending to be the Department of Work and Pensions, usually via text, email, or phone calls. They create false urgency about account suspensions or overpayments to trick you into revealing bank details, passwords, or sending money.
TV Licensing scam letters trick householders into paying fake fines or providing personal details by impersonating the official BBC-owned TV Licensing authority. We show you exactly how to tell the difference between genuine letters and scam copies, and what to do if you've already engaged with one.
Fraudsters send official-looking emails claiming you have an unpaid fine or court appearance, pressuring you to click links or pay immediately. This guide shows you how to verify genuine HMCTS contact and what to do if you've already responded.
Scammers impersonate the UK Passport Office (HMPO) to trick people into paying fake fees or handing over personal data. This guide shows you how to spot these scams, verify genuine requests, and what to do if you've already been contacted.
HMRC tax refund scams are increasingly common in the UK. Fraudsters impersonate HMRC staff via email, text, or phone calls claiming you are owed a refund. This guide explains how these scams work, red flags to watch for, and how to report suspicious contact claiming to be from HMRC.
DVLA scam emails are designed to steal your personal information and money by impersonating the UK's Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. This guide explains common tactics used by scammers, warning signs to watch for, and steps to take if you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from DVLA.
Scammers send fake SMS, email, and social media messages claiming to be from the NHS about COVID-19 vaccines, test results, or health updates. These messages often contain malicious links or request personal information. The real NHS will never ask for passwords, bank details, or payment via unsolicited messages. Always verify communications by contacting the NHS directly through official channels.
How to review messages claiming you are due a tax refund or owe HMRC money.