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Find out how internet scams work and what to be aware of - misleading websites, report website fraud, suspicious communication and phishing
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Use a checklist to decide if a suspicious contact is a scam and not a genuine phone call, text message (SMS) or email.
How to identify Council Tax and business rates scams and what you can do to avoid them.
Guidance on phishing and scams. Including how to recognise scams, report issues and stay safe online.
What to do if you think you've spotted a scam pretending to be from Companies House, and examples of scam emails, letters and telephone calls.
To help our investigations report all HMCTS-related suspicious phone calls, emails, and text messages.
HMRC records a rise in the number of customers reporting 'suspicious contact' from fraudsters.
Guidance on what to do if you get an email, telephone call or letter from someone pretending to be the Home Office.
How to protect your company from scams and fraud and how to report it.
To coincide with the launch of the Home Office Stop! Think Fraud campaign, the Disclosure & Barring Service is providing support to job seekers for a safer employment search.
Government launches new strategy to cut fraud, pursue fraudsters and empower the public.
HMRC has issued a warning to tax credits customers, who are renewing their tax credits claims, to be alert to scammers trying to steal their information.
The Insolvency Service has issued a warning to investors and its customers regarding a recent increase in fraudulent activity.
Seeking views on a package of measures to tackle three different areas of pensions scams, including a ban on cold calling in relation to pensions.
The Student Loans Company (SLC) is urging students to be aware of fraud and smishing scams as the next student loan payment date approaches in January.
The company deceived consumers into signing up to a subscription charging them almost £30 a month
A warning to Self Assessment customers who may be targeted by criminals.
Statement setting out how the government and Payment Systems Regulator intend to improve reimbursement of APP scam victims.
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