A scam is a dishonest scheme designed to cheat you out of your money.
There are many scams with new ones appearing constantly. However, all scams are variations on just a few types of schemes.
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Report scams
Reporting any scams you receive can help to build up intelligence on the scammers and how they target people.
- If you have received a potential scam message or computer virus but no money has been lost or you haven't responded, contact the Citizens Advice consumer service on 0808 223 1133.
- If you have been a victim of a scam and lost money, contact Action Fraud (UK's National Fraud Office) on 0300 123 2040
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