Internet scams

Some scammers are experts in using the internet to commit their crimes. Our guides can help you spot common signs of online scams and offer simple tips to protect yourself.

How to spot a social media scam

Our guide explains how social media scams work and shares our top six tips for protecting yourself from the scammers.

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How to spot an email scam

Use our top 10 tips to safeguard yourself from fraudsters using email scams to steal your information and money.

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How to spot a fake, fraudulent or scam website

Use our top tips to identify and avoid fake, fraudulent or scam websites

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My personal data has been lost after a breach, what are my rights?

If you become aware that an organisation has lost your personal data, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and in some cases claim compensation following a data breach.

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How to spot a copycat website

Copycat websites charge a fee to process or renew official documents, which you can do free yourself. Don’t get caught out – read our guide.

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How to spot a scam

Fraudsters can often be very cunning. Find out how to protect yourself against scams with our simple tips.

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Report scams to warn others

Reporting fraud is important to help stop criminals, and to prevent others from falling victim to the same scam.

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How to spot and report scam search ads

Learn how to spot misleading search engine ads and how to report them.

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Template Letters

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Letter to your bank if you have been the victim of a phishing scam

Have you been the victim of a phishing email scam and had money taken from your account? Our template letter will help you to get the money reimbursed.