Scam Alerts

Guides, real examples and expert advice on spotting scams, phishing attempts and email fraud before they get you. 13 articles

Email scam

Spotify Subscription Renewal Email Scam: Is It Real? How to Tell

Last updated: August 2026 If you receive an email claiming your Spotify subscription is about to renew and asking for...

24 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

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HSBC Account Locked Email Scam: Is It Real? How to Tell

Last updated: August 2026 HSBC will never ask for your full PIN or password via email, so any message that...

10 Aug 2026 · 3 min read

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Barclays Text Message Scam: Is It Real? How to Tell

Last updated: July 2026 If you receive a text message claiming to be from Barclays asking for personal information or...

19 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

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Sextortion Email Scam: Is the Threat Real? What to Do

Last updated: July 2026 Almost every sextortion email is a scam and an empty threat. If a message claims a...

5 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

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Council Tax Rebate Email Scam: Is It Real? How to Tell

Last updated: July 2026 If you’ve had an email offering a Council Tax rebate or refund and asking for your...

20 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

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HMRC Tax Refund Email Scam: Is It Real? How to Tell

Last updated: July 2026 HMRC never emails or texts to tell you about a tax refund — so any email...

17 Jun 2026 · 3 min read