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Midlife crisis? Five of the nastiest scams to target us in our 40s and 50s

If you’re aged between 40 to 60, scammers are more likely to target you. Which? shares five scams you should be aware of as part of Scams Awareness Month.

Fraudsters promise tax rebates in latest scam

HMRC will never ask you for your payment or personal details by email, text or over the phone - read our guidance to stay informed of the latest tax scams

Scammers continue to masquerade as HMRC

Scammers are trying to scam people by saying they owe the HMRC money and so are facing legal action.

Identity fraud hits record high at almost 175,000 cases

With identity fraud numbers on the rise, Which? shares top tips on how to avoid identity fraud and how to report it if you think you're identity has been stolen.

Cryptocurrency scams on the rise

Scammers have been using the growing public interest in Bitcoin to rip-off Brits - do you know how to spot a scam or get your money back?

ID theft soars as millennials targeted by fraudsters

An increasing number of young people have seen their identities stolen by fraudsters. We explain how this happens and how to protect yourself.

Public at risk of cyber crime attacks

Public at risk of cyber crime - government warns millions of people are vastly underestimating the threat of being hit by computer hackers. We explain the steps to take to protect yourself online and how to spot online and internet scams and how to report them.