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.
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 [http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/] on 0808 223 1133.
- If you have been a victim of a scam and lost money, contact Report Fraud (UK's National Fraud Office) [https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/] on 0300 123 2040
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