Scam guides
Plain-English explainers on spotting scams, what to do if one catches you out, and how to keep family safe. Written for the UK in 2026.
How to spot a phishing email
A plain-English UK guide to spotting phishing emails. Six things to check before you click. Plus what to do if you get one.
Warning signs of a scam text message
Eight things that almost always mean a text is a scam. With UK examples and what to do next.
How to avoid WhatsApp scams (Hi Mum and others)
A UK guide to the most common WhatsApp scams. Hi Mum, hijacked group chats, fake job offers and the verification-code trick. With clear steps to stay safe.
Why scammers use urgency (and how to spot it)
How urgency works on the human brain, why it makes smart people fall for scams, and the simple habit that defuses it.
I clicked a scam link, what should I do?
A calm step-by-step UK guide. What to do if you clicked a phishing link, entered details, or lost money. The first hour matters most.
How to report a scam in the UK
Every UK route to report a scam, in plain English. Texts, emails, websites, calls, lost money. All free, takes a few minutes each.
How to help older relatives stay safe from scams
A practical UK guide to helping parents and grandparents avoid the most common scams. Settings, conversations and habits that genuinely help.
How to avoid investment and crypto scams
A UK guide to spotting fake investment platforms, social-media trading "mentors" and pig-butchering scams. Plus how to check if a firm is real before you commit a penny.
What to do after being scammed
A calm UK step-by-step. The first hour, the first week, and the longer recovery. Including how to claim under the new APP fraud reimbursement rules.