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Anonymised scam messages reported by the community. Stay informed and protected.
Analyse a messageThis text is a classic fraudulent attempt to impersonate a family member. Do not engage or send money.
Fake DHL customs fee SMS designed to steal card details via a very small, seemingly harmless payment.
Phishing email impersonating Halifax bank to steal online banking login credentials.
Apple impersonation phone scam demanding payment via iTunes gift card codes for fake debt.
Fake Amazon prize SMS using a reward offer to trick users into providing personal and payment details.
WhatsApp message impersonating Royal Mail requesting a handling fee payment via link.
Phishing email impersonating Netflix to steal updated payment card details.
Fake Barclays fraud alert SMS designed to trick customers into calling scammers or visiting a phishing site.
Classic authorised push payment fraud where caller impersonates NatWest to trick victim into moving savings to a scammer's account.
Fake Apple SMS using fear of photo loss to redirect victims to a fraudulent iCloud upgrade page.
Classic phishing email impersonating NatWest to steal internet banking credentials.
Fake DVLA SMS using fear of a large fine to trick drivers into paying for fake vehicle tax renewal.
Fake Evri SMS requesting a small rescheduling fee to steal payment card details.
Fake Evri WhatsApp message requesting address confirmation and a small fee to steal personal and payment data.
Phishing email targeting business owners impersonating HMRC's VAT department to steal business credentials.
Fake Microsoft security alert (via pop-up or call) claiming PC is infected to trick users into paying for fake support.
Fake HMRC SMS threatening self-assessment penalties to drive victims to a phishing site.
Phishing email impersonating Microsoft to trick users into entering payment details on a fake renewal page.
Sophisticated Lloyds Bank impersonation SMS using a fake fraud alert to authorise a transfer to scammers.
Fake DHL SMS requiring address confirmation and a redelivery fee to steal personal and payment data.
Fake Apple SMS claiming your Apple ID is locked to steal credentials and two-factor codes.
Fake Royal Mail customs charge email designed to steal card details via a fraudulent payment page.
Fake Netflix SMS offering a prize via a survey to collect personal data and payment details.
Fake PayPal social media message claiming funds are frozen to steal account credentials.
Phishing email impersonating HMRC offering a fake tax refund to steal banking details.
SMS impersonating PayPal to trick users into entering login credentials on a fake site.
Fake Barclays SMS about a new payee to trick customers into calling scammers who will request bank details.
Fake Amazon WhatsApp security alert to steal account credentials.
Fake Santander SMS claiming card is blocked to trick customers into calling scammers or visiting a phishing site.
Fake Royal Mail SMS claiming a small redelivery fee is owed to release a parcel. Designed to harvest card details.
Microsoft tech support impersonation requesting remote access and gift card payment for fake computer fix.
Fake Amazon job offer via WhatsApp to harvest personal details and advance fees.
Phishing email pretending to be Amazon claiming account suspension to steal payment card details.
Phishing email impersonating HSBC claiming online banking suspension to harvest login credentials.
Threatening robocall impersonating HMRC claiming National Insurance suspension and risk of arrest to extort money.
Fake PayPal payment confirmation email to trick victims into calling scammers who will request account access.
Fake DVLA email charging a fraudulent admin fee for driving licence renewal.
Fake DVLA email about an expired MOT to drive traffic to a fraudulent booking service collecting fees.
CEO fraud email impersonating a senior executive to trick finance staff into making an urgent wire transfer.
Smishing attack impersonating TSB bank using a new device alert to steal banking credentials.
Fake Apple receipt email for a large App Store purchase to trick users into clicking a phishing link to 'cancel' it.
Fake DHL social media message requesting a surcharge for a failed delivery to collect payment card details.
Fake HSBC investment website offering unrealistic returns to trick victims into transferring money to scammers.
Phishing email exploiting Netflix's real account sharing policy changes to trick users into updating payment details on a fake page.
The message contains several red flags indicative of a scam, including urgent tax refund claims and a suspicious link. It is likely a phishing attempt.
The message is highly suspicious and exhibits common characteristics of a scam, specifically a lottery or inheritance scam.
Fake Amazon account suspension email designed to steal login credentials.
Fake prize/gift card scam. Unsolicited prize offers are almost always fraudulent.
Another Royal Mail redelivery fee scam. The link does not go to royalmail.com.
Fake Microsoft password expiry alert. Microsoft does not send urgent password reset emails with external links.
Fake HMRC tax refund phishing email. HMRC never notifies of refunds via email links.
Fake DHL customs fee scam. DHL does not request payment via SMS links for UK deliveries.