Phishing

Thursday, May 7, 2026 scam fraud tsb banking cybercrime phishing security whatsapp finance warning

A Solihull couple is sharing their cautionary tale after narrowly avoiding a costly scam involving a fraudster impersonating a TSB bank employee. The ordeal began when Gillian Carroll received a call last weekend from a man … Read More

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 scam fraud tsb banking phishing cybersecurity warning impersonation payments solihull

A Solihull couple have shared a cautionary tale following a near-miss with scammers impersonating their bank, TSB. Gillian Carroll recounted how a phone call from someone claiming to be a TSB employee nearly resulted in a … Read More

Sunday, March 8, 2026 iphone scam calendar phishing cybersecurity apple ios spam photos cloud

iPhone users are being targeted by a new scam where cybercriminals send alarming ‘final warnings’ through the Calendar app, falsely claiming that all photos will be deleted. These fraudulent alerts often urge … Read More

Saturday, January 31, 2026 hmrc scam fraud tax selfassessment cybercrime security police phishing deadline

As the January 31 self-assessment tax return deadline approaches, West Mercia Police have issued a stern warning about an increase in scams targeting self-employed individuals. Fraudsters are impersonating HM Revenue and … Read More

Sunday, November 30, 2025 scams healthcare nhs phishing ai deepfake pharmacies medicine fraud verification

Dr Punam Krishan, an NHS GP and familiar face on BBC’s Morning Live, has issued a serious warning about the increasing prevalence of medical scams. Sharing her concerns with her 127,000 Instagram followers, she … Read More

Saturday, November 8, 2025 scam fraud dwp winterfuelpayment pensioners cybersecurity phishing benefits fraudalert seniors

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is alerting the public to a surge in scam messages falsely claiming to be “important legal notifications” about the Winter Fuel Payment. These texts, which are being sent to … Read More