| How to stop nuisance phone calls |
Unwanted phone calls can be extremely annoying, and in some cases they're scams. Reporting them is just one way to help tackle the problem.
There are other ways to reduce them, such as registering with the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) – a free opt-out service for sales or marketing calls. Use our other tips to help stop unwanted calls. |
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| Watch out for fake NHS cold calls |
Cold-calling fraudsters claiming to be from the NHS are attempting to get their hands on your personal data. These scammers use automated messages to impersonate NHS receptionists and doctors, asking you to update your GP record or risk being removed from the surgery.
The NHS has confirmed that it will never threaten to remove you from its patient list over the phone and will never ask for your financial information.
We reveal how these calls work and what to do if you're targeted by one.
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| Avoid AI Christmas shopping scams |
This Christmas, we're warning people to be vigilant for fake shopping adverts on social media that have been created using artificial intelligence (AI).
AI-generated images and videos are getting harder to spot and can look very convincing, but there are some signs to help you identify them.
Check out a recent example of this type of fraud so you can avoid falling victim.
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| We're working to Stamp Out Scams |
This week, as the government has been finalising its next fraud strategy, more than 25,000 members of the public emailed Lord Hanson, the fraud minister, in support of our Stamp out Scams campaign. Together, we’re demanding that the new strategy puts consumers, not big tech, at its heart.
If you agree that fighting fraud needs to be a national priority, find out more about the changes we're calling for.
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| Scam sharer tool |
| There's an easy way to make us aware of scams directly with our
scam sharer tool.
Tell us your experiences of phishing emails, fake texts, cold calls and other types of fraud. |
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