The latest trending scams include an advert appearing on Google which impersonates Aldi and leads to a copycat website, an automated message which attempts to get your personal data, telling you that the call is from housing repairs and an Apple iPhone hacked pop up scam which appears once you have clicked a dodgy link telling you that there has been a data breach in your details and that there is a risk of your device being compromised
For more information on these and other trending scams please see here .
Card fraud in 2026: five scams to look out for
It was hoped that card fraud was on the decrease, but unfortunately fraudsters are gaining ground again. Banks have reported that card holders are being tricked into giving away their personal information.
Which? has listed five particular scams to look out for regarding your bank card
For more information about these please see here .
“I’m a scams expert – these are my tips for reporting scams”
One important way that we can fight back against scammers is for people to report scams. However, it can be quite difficult knowing exactly where and how to report these scams. Talli Ramsey a senior writer at Which? has compiled a list of tips to help people report scams.
For more information about these tips please see here .
Beware the suspicious social media influencers and their ‘artisan’ wares
A number of suspicious accounts have been found selling dubious products on social media. In some cases, they appeared to use influencers generated by AI. There has been a rise of online shopping scams using people generated by AI with heartwarming stories to sell products that are fake.
Which? is warning that with limited action from Tech companies to prevent harmful content, as demand for online shop shopping goes up, shoppers need to be very careful when shopping online.
For more information about these scams please see here .
The most convincing scams
Scammers are continuing to use fraudulent ways to con money out of people. In 2024 in the UK alone they conned £1.17 billion out of the public.
Which? has made a list of what they think are the most convincing scams that you really need to look out for.
For more information about these scams please see here .
How to tell if a website is safe
If you want to find warning signs that can reveal that a shop or a website asking you to share personal information is dodgy there are only a couple of quick checks that you need to make.
Although it isn’t always easy to tell whether a site is trustworthy as scam websites have become increasingly convincing, impersonating real lawful businesses and gaining your confidence through professional looking designs, there are some warning signs that you can look out for.
For more information about telling if a website is safe, please see here .
Sneaky emails leading to suspicious websites
There is also a major issue with emails that lead to fraudulent websites that can take your data while promoting various special offers. These emails are claiming to be sent on behalf of legitimate organisations such as the RAC B&Q, Boots, and the AA.
The websites do include a disclaimer saying that they are not associated with the brands they are promoting but they do encourage people to take surveys which they can collect useful information from you.
You are then sent to another website where you can buy this discounted product but on this second website no mention will be made of the brand that lured you in.
This dodgy web of lies can help you land in a nasty scam
For more information about these scams please see here .
Scam sharer tool
There is a scam sharer tool you can use to help others to avoid being victims. You can find the tool here.
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