Latest Scam Alerts & Safety Advice

The FTC issues a fresh warning about a pervasive government grant scam. Crooks are stealing millions by promising fake funds. Learn how to spot and avoid this fraud.

Small business owners are losing millions to fake directory listing scams. Learn how invoice fraud works and protect your business now.

Job seekers face a new threat: fake job offers demanding upfront payment for 'equipment'. Learn how this employment scam unfolds and how to protect your finances.

Scammers target job seekers with fake employment offers, costing victims millions in losses, with phishing and identity theft on the rise

New crypto staking scam drains millions from investors. Learn how these fake liquidity pools operate and protect your digital assets from sophisticated investment fraud.

Criminals deploy sophisticated Browser-in-the-Browser phishing. Learn how this online security threat works and protect your accounts.

Scammers are impersonating major delivery firms with fake texts and emails. The NCSC warns UK citizens to watch for phishing messages targeting bank details.

UK businesses targeted by fake invoice scam, with £2.5m lost in just 6 weeks, warning signs include spelling mistakes and suspicious sender info

A new task scam offers quick cash for micro-tasks, then traps victims with fake investment upgrades. Learn how this employment scam unfolds.

Scammers pose as recruitment agencies, offering high-paying jobs for upfront fees. Learn how this employment scam unfolds and protect your finances.

UK motorists face a surge in DVLA vehicle tax scams. Learn how crooks use fake texts and emails for online vehicle fraud. Protect your finances now.

Homeowner scam alert: A new property tax reassessment scam is costing victims millions. Learn how to spot fake tax notices and protect your property from fraud.

The Scam Checker Team reveals a new text message scam impersonating UK police. Thousands have lost £1.8 million to fake police fine texts in 48 hours.

New cloud crypto mining scam drains savings from investors hoping for passive income. Learn how fake mining platforms like MineStream Cloud lure victims.

Scam alert: elderly targeted by fake tech support, losing millions to scam calls, what to do if you're a victim

A new crypto wallet drainer scam targets users with fake airdrops and reward claims. Millions are lost as malicious contracts empty digital wallets. Learn to spot this devastating crypto fraud.

Over 4.8 million FoodieFast customers had personal data exposed in a recent breach. Protect your online privacy against targeted phishing and fraud.

New phantom fund scam targets investors seeking high returns, diverting funds via payment apps like PayPal to fake platforms. Protect your savings now.

Urgent alert: A new Cost of Living Payment phishing scam has stolen £1.8M from UK families. Learn to spot fake government messages and protect your savings.

Police warn of a surging bank overpayment scam draining accounts. Learn how crooks trick victims into refunding fake 'extra' funds and protect your savings now.

Check if your info is exposed in the latest data breach, and learn how to protect yourself from phishing scams

Scammers are hijacking legitimate rental listings to steal application fees and personal data. Learn how this rental fraud unfolds and protect your money and identity.

The FBI issued a new warning about a pervasive jury duty scam. Scammers demand payment for fake missed summons to avoid arrest. Protect yourself from jury summons fraud.

UK citizens lose millions to fake energy refund scams in May 2026, a new warning from authorities

New Zealanders targeted by fake bill scam, losing millions in 48 hours, with phishing emails and fake invoices

New SIM swap scam incidents are surging. Learn how criminals steal your identity and money, and get essential tips for identity theft protection.

A massive CareConnect Systems breach exposed 12 million patient records to cybercriminals. Learn urgent steps to protect your identity from theft and fraud.

New data reveals the devastating scale of the pig butchering scam. Learn how this sophisticated crypto romance scam works and protect your savings.

New TfL penalty fare scam targets Londoners. Thousands have lost £1.5M to sophisticated TfL phishing texts. Learn to spot the red flags and protect your cash.

Fraudsters are exploiting recent flooding in Arkansas with a new SBA disaster loan scam. Learn how to spot fake government relief fraud attempts.

The Scam Checker Team reveals a new telecom fraud targeting Canadians. Learn how the ISP scam works, red flags, and what to do if you're affected. Stay safe online.

Pension scam alert: UK seniors targeted by fake pension advisors, losing £1.2m in 6 weeks, with phishing emails and cold calls

A phishing scam targeting online shoppers has led to $6m in losses, with scammers using fake order confirmations to trick victims into revealing sensitive info

The FBI issues an urgent warning about sophisticated Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams draining millions from US businesses. Learn how BEC scams work and protect your firm.

Romance scam alert: fraudsters target dating app users, stealing £10m in 6 months, with 75% of victims aged 40-60

A new wave of employment scams is targeting job seekers, with losses exceeding £4m in the past quarter, including phishing and fake job listings

Scammers are using sophisticated QR code phishing (quishing) tactics to steal login credentials and financial data. Learn how this new scam works and protect yourself.

A new Canada Benefit Survey phishing scam has stolen $1.5 million from over 7,000 Canadians. Learn how to spot this government phishing alert.

A new UK Emergency Energy Bill Relief scam has cost 7,500 Britons £2.1 million. Learn how this SMS phishing attack works and protect yourself now.

Elderly targeted by scam calls, £8m lost, know the red flags to stay safe, and how to report

Scammers lure job seekers with fake remote roles, turning them into unwitting participants in package reshipping fraud. Learn how to spot this dangerous employment scam.

Phishing scam alert: 2.5 million people targeted, what you need to know to stay safe with scam checker

Scammers target taxpayers with fake IRS calls, costing US citizens $15m in 2026, with a secondary keyword of tax scam alerts

US seniors lose millions to SSA imposters, know the warning signs and report fraud to the FTC

Nigerian citizens lose millions to SMS scam targeting bank customers with promises of reward

Families are losing millions to sophisticated AI voice scams cloning loved ones' voices for urgent money requests. Learn how to spot voice phishing.

A new phishing scam targeting UK bank customers has cost £2.5m in 48 hours, what's the scam and how to avoid it

Check your data now after a recent cyber breach exposed 1.5m users' sensitive info, including login credentials and personal data

Thousands of UK citizens are losing money to a new DVLA driving licence renewal smishing scam. Learn how this UK smishing alert works and protect yourself.

Romance scam alert: US consumers lost $10m in 3 months to fake online relationships, FTC and FBI issue warning to stay safe

FBI and SSA warn US citizens about a relentless SSA scam where imposters steal millions. Learn how these Social Security scams work and how to protect yourself.

New cryptocurrency payment scam targets investment app users, losing $1.2m in one week, involving popular platforms like Coinbase and Revolut

Check if your info is at risk after a major data breach hit a popular online service, with scammers now targeting victims

Personal data of 300,000 individuals exposed in recent breach, know the secondary keyword phishing red flags and how to protect yourself

Scammers exploit tax season, stealing $10 million from unsuspecting victims with fake IRS emails and phishing links, including a secondary keyword: phishing scam

A new scam targeting Australians with fake ATO refunds has claimed 2,500 victims in 48 hours, with losses over $5 million, beware of phishing emails

Australians warned to watch out for phony Bitcoin trading apps, as scammers target unsuspecting investors, losing over $30 million in just 3 months

Scammers target job seekers with fake interviews, costing £1.5m in losses - know the warning signs

Students lose millions to fake loan forgiveness scams, what to watch for and how to protect yourself from phishing attacks

New crypto liquidity pool mining fraud costs investors millions. Learn how this wallet drainer scam works and protect your digital assets.

The FTC issues urgent warnings as fake package delivery scam texts surge, costing Americans millions. Learn how to spot and avoid these dangerous phishing attempts.

New Green Energy Rebate scam hits over 1,200 UK residents, costing victims £750,000. Learn how scammers target vulnerable households.

Desperate for housing? Scammers exploit the rental crisis with fake listings, stealing deposits from unsuspecting tenants. Learn how to spot apartment fraud.

A general roundup of common scam tactics and actionable steps to protect yourself online.

A general roundup of common scam tactics and actionable steps to protect yourself online.