Guides covering vishing calls, fake bank calls, HMRC phone scams, and voice fraud targeting UK residents. Learn to verify callers and avoid phone-based scams.
Pension liberation scams target UK savers with promises of accessing their pension before age 55. Scammers cold call claiming to be legitimate financial advisers, but they're after your personal details and money.
DVLA phone scams involve criminals calling you claiming there's a problem with your driving licence, vehicle tax, or MOT. They'll pressure you to pay money or hand over personal details to 'fix' a fake problem.
Scammers ring claiming to be HMRC, threatening arrest or benefit suspension over fake National Insurance issues. These calls are never genuine—HMRC contacts you by post, not unexpected phone calls.
HMRC phone call scams trick UK residents into revealing personal details or paying fake tax bills by impersonating tax officials. These calls often create panic by claiming you face arrest or legal action, making victims act without thinking.
Bank impersonation phone scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with fraudsters using caller ID spoofing to appear legitimate. UK banks will never call you asking for passwords, PINs, or verification codes—knowing this key fact could save you thousands of pounds.
Scammers impersonate BT staff to trick you into paying for fake repairs, downloading remote access software, or handing over personal details. These calls often target existing BT customers by claiming urgent account issues or network problems.
Police impersonation scams involve criminals calling you claiming to be from the police, Action Fraud, or the National Crime Agency to create urgency around fake criminal investigations. Victims are pressured to transfer money, buy gift cards, or reveal sensitive information like passwords and bank details.
Amazon phone call scams are increasingly common in the UK, with fraudsters posing as Amazon customer service representatives. These calls often claim there is suspicious activity on your account or an urgent security issue requiring immediate action. Scammers use high-pressure tactics to trick victims into revealing passwords, payment details, or granting remote access to their devices. This guide explains the warning signs of these scams and provides practical steps to stay safe.
How to handle suspicious calls claiming to be from banks, government bodies, couriers, or tech support.