Scam Or Reliable - All Alerts

Fake recruiters contact you on WhatsApp and promise “simple paid work” (likes, reviews, ratings). Behind the scenes, they push you to send money, install a dubious app, or hand over your banking details. Here are the warning signs and the right responses.

A PDF invoice received by email with a QR code can redirect you to a fake payment page. Here’s how to verify the issuer and avoid the scam.

Businesses and self-employed workers are being targeted by review blackmail: pay in exchange for removing negative reviews. Here’s how to respond and protect yourself.

Emails pretending to be from a notary mention an inheritance, a property deed, or an urgent document to sign. The aim is to make you click a link or open an attachment to steal your data. Here’s how to spot them and what to do.

Summons, complaint, imminent seizure: these alarming emails are often fraudulent and spread malware. Here are the right reflexes.

Fake “urgent update” alerts target Chrome, Edge and Firefox via pop-ups and ads. Here are the warning signs and best practices.

Brands and influencers abuse “eco” buzzwords to sell low-quality goods or run fake environmental drives. Learn the red flags (phony labels, no legal info, no proof) and how to report to the ASA or FTC before you buy.

Scammers pose as “ethical hackers” who promise to restore your stolen account quickly. After you pay — often in crypto or via transfer — they vanish or ask for more money. Never pay such imposters; only use official recovery tools provided by the platform.

Scammers create “mirror shop” websites mimicking platforms like Amazon, Temu or Shein to deceive buyers. By copying the appearance of real stores, these fake sites capture payments and banking details. Learn how to detect and avoid these fraudulent e-shops.

Many shops posing as British brands are just dropshippers using edited photos and fake reviews. Goods ship from abroad, refunds are rare. Check Companies House, use secure payments and report scams to Report Fraud.