Three in five people have received a scam delivery text in the past year
The scam most often reported to Which? in the past three months has been fake text messages – also known as ‘smishing’ or SMS phishing – from Royal Mail.
Revolut customers targeted with scam texts and malicious Google ads
Scammers are taking aim at Revolut customers with phishing texts designed to steal their data as well as Google ads listing fake phone numbers. Which? first reported a malicious Revolut ad in March but this attack has recently resurfaced, leading to one victim losing almost £8,000.
Scam warning: fake Barclays text directing victims to phishing site
Which? is urging Barclays customers to watch out for fake text messages after uncovering a new phishing website designed to steal online banking login details.
How to spot and stop fake coronavirus texts and emails
Coronavirus has sent scammers into overdrive. Find out how to avoid one of the most prevalent threats: phishing and smishing
TSB customers targeted by scams – how to keep safe
Action Fraud is warning of a sharp rise in scam text and emails preying on TSB customers. Here's what to watch out for and how to keep safe.
Santander, Halifax and Natwest: avoid the latest bank scam texts
Texts from scammers purpoting to be Halifax, NatWest, Santander and other banks are asking people to hand over their details in new smishing scam.