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How to avoid premium rate scams

How to avoid premium rate scams

  • The promise is a huge prize, but the reality is a huge phone bill
  • How the scam works and how it makes money
  • Learn how to stop unwanted phone calls with the Which? guide

What's in this guide

The problem

Which? research in 2006 found that a third of British adults had received a scam phone call.

How to spot

The tell-tale signs that you're about to fall victim to a premium rate scam.

How to prevent

Top tips on how to keep the fraudsters at bay.