SMS, WhatsApp, and text message scams
Smishing campaigns delivered by SMS and WhatsApp — fake delivery notifications, bank alerts, government impersonation, and more.
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Urgent: NCSC Warns UK Against New Courier Scam Wave
Scammers are impersonating major delivery firms with fake texts and emails. The NCSC warns UK citizens to watch for phishing messages targeting bank details.
New DVLA Scam Steals Thousands: UK Vehicle Owners At Risk
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.
Urgent: New Police Fine Text Scam Steals £1.8M From 6,500 Britons
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.
UK Cost of Living Payment Scam Steals Millions: Act 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.
Urgent Alert: New London Transport Scam Hits 9,000, Steals £1.5M
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.
Urgent UK Energy Bill Relief Scam Steals £2.1M from 7,500
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.
Nigeria's N20m Text Scam Hits 8,000
Nigerian citizens lose millions to SMS scam targeting bank customers with promises of reward
New Bank Text Scam Hits 10,000
A new phishing scam targeting UK bank customers has cost £2.5m in 48 hours, what's the scam and how to avoid it
Urgent Alert: New Driving Licence Renewal Scam Hits 5,000 Britons
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.
FTC Warns: Package Delivery Scam Wave Hits US Consumers Hard
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.
Green Energy Rebate Scam: UK Loses £750k in 48 Hours
New Green Energy Rebate scam hits over 1,200 UK residents, costing victims £750,000. Learn how scammers target vulnerable households.