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How internet scams work and what to be aware of - misleading websites, report website fraud, suspicious communication and phishing, HMRC scams, immigration scams.

• Report internet scams and phishing

  Report misleading websites, emails, phone numbers, phone calls or text…

• Report scam HMRC messages, calls and social media accounts

  You can report suspicious HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) emails, texts,…

• Report visa and immigration scams

  You’ll never be asked to pay for a visa using: cash money transfer Contact…

The UK Council for Internet Safety (UKCIS) is a collaborative forum through which government, the tech community and the third sector work together to ensure the UK is the safest place in the world to be online. UKCIS is part...

• Updated: 13 February 2023

• Updated: 1 January 2012

Internet use by adults aged 16 years and over. By age, sex, disability, geographical location and weekly earnings.

• Updated: 12 April 2016

This publication has been discontinued as a result of the ONS Consultation on Statistical Products, 2013. The last edition of the Internet Access Quarterly Update was published on 12 May 2014, for Q1 2014. ONS will conduct a public consultation...

• Updated: 5 September 2014

Review looking at the opportunities and risks from the internet of things.

• Updated: 18 December 2014

Internet submissions technical specifications for Real Time Information online software developers.

• Updated: 6 April 2026

Steps internet infrastructure providers can take to prevent child sexual abuse and terrorism.

• Updated: 15 February 2024

• Updated: 1 January 2005

Guidance on the steps to take to guard against some of the possible crime risks presented by the growing use of smart devices.

• Updated: 10 March 2015