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Warning to drivers over car lease scams targeting vulnerable motorists

Scammers are targeting people with emails purporting to be from Companies House (image: Adobe)
Scammers are targeting people with emails purporting to be from Companies House (image: Adobe)

Companies House email scam: what are the warning signs, how it works?

Scammers have been trying to take advantage of the humanitarian crisis (Photo: Getty Images)
Scammers have been trying to take advantage of the humanitarian crisis (Photo: Getty Images)

Turkey-Syria earthquake scams: how to spot a fake appeal

Composite image of a woman receiving a call on a mobile phone
Composite image of a woman receiving a call on a mobile phone

Romance scams: UK victims lost £88m to fraudsters in 2022

Explainer O2 scam warning over phone call and text that could steal your money

Romance fraud involves a criminal building up an online relationship with their victim in a bid to extract money from them (image: Adobe)
Romance fraud involves a criminal building up an online relationship with their victim in a bid to extract money from them (image: Adobe)

Explainer Romance fraud explained as cases ‘double’ in under-34 age group

An Evri text scam has been doing the rounds over the last 12 months (image: PA)
An Evri text scam has been doing the rounds over the last 12 months (image: PA)

Evri text scam: parcel delivery tracking message explained

Scammers have created an email claiming to be from PayPal.
Scammers have created an email claiming to be from PayPal.

PayPal scam: how to spot fake refund message, what to do if you get it

There are two scam emails which claim to be from TV Licensing - here’s how to spot them.
There are two scam emails which claim to be from TV Licensing - here’s how to spot them.

TV Licence scam email UK: what does the phishing message look like?

Lloyds has warned people against paying upfront for services, like loan agreements (image: Adobe)
Lloyds has warned people against paying upfront for services, like loan agreements (image: Adobe)

Lloyds bank issues warning about ‘advance fee’ cost of living scams

Warning to holidaymakers over fake deals amid cost of living pressures

Which? has provided several tips for ow to avoid fraud in 2023 (image: Adobe)
Which? has provided several tips for ow to avoid fraud in 2023 (image: Adobe)

Explainer 8 scams to look out for in 2023 and what to do if you’re targeted

The North West Ambulance Service said fraudsters are pretending to be ambulance service staff (Photo: Getty Images)
The North West Ambulance Service said fraudsters are pretending to be ambulance service staff (Photo: Getty Images)

Ambulance service warns scammers are posing as striking staff

Amazon has warned the public to remain vigilant of fraudsters posing as the website to steal personal information this festive season (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)
Amazon has warned the public to remain vigilant of fraudsters posing as the website to steal personal information this festive season (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images)

Explainer Amazon warns of scams this Christmas - how to spot them

Apple has provided several tips on how to avoid being smished (image: Getty Images)
Apple has provided several tips on how to avoid being smished (image: Getty Images)

Apple Pay users targeted by smishing scam - how to spot fraud messages

Businesses have been targeted with a phishing attack from criminals purporting to be from accounting app FreshBooks (image: Adobe)
Businesses have been targeted with a phishing attack from criminals purporting to be from accounting app FreshBooks (image: Adobe)

Accounting app FreshBooks hit by phishing attack - how to avoid scam

Phishing scammers are targeting the Queen’s death (image: Adobe)
Phishing scammers are targeting the Queen’s death (image: Adobe)

How phishing works and how to keep your money safe

Martin Lewis warned households not to fill in any requests for personal information (Photo: ITV)
Martin Lewis warned households not to fill in any requests for personal information (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis issues £400 cost of living scam warning to UK households

British Gas has urged customers not to click any links in an email if you are in doubt about who it is from (Photo: Adobe)
British Gas has urged customers not to click any links in an email if you are in doubt about who it is from (Photo: Adobe)

Warning over British Gas scam offering ‘refund’ worth hundreds

Energy Bill scams have been increasing since the cost of living crisis (Pic: Getty Images)
Energy Bill scams have been increasing since the cost of living crisis (Pic: Getty Images)

Energy bill scams on the rise: how to spot them

Scammers are using the cost of living crisis to target vulnerable people. Credit: Mark Hall / NationalWorld
Scammers are using the cost of living crisis to target vulnerable people. Credit: Mark Hall / NationalWorld

Scams on the rise amidst cost of living crisis as vulnerable targeted

People are being warned to look out for a scam email claiming to be from Geek Squad
People are being warned to look out for a scam email claiming to be from Geek Squad

Geek Squad scam email UK: what is it, how to spot one and report

(Photo: Getty Images)
(Photo: Getty Images)

Is Test and Trace still used? Scam TestNTrace text messages explained

These apps are riddled with trojan horses which can hijack your information or begin paid subscriptions without being asked
These apps are riddled with trojan horses which can hijack your information or begin paid subscriptions without being asked

Google bans 3 dangerous mobile phone apps that can steal your money

(Photo: -/AFP via Getty Images)
(Photo: -/AFP via Getty Images)

Urgent WhatsApp warning: scammers are posing as support staff

Impersonation fraud is on the rise TSB has warned. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
Impersonation fraud is on the rise TSB has warned. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

Impersonation fraud surges by 300% - signs to look out for

While Cadbury is holding an Easter egg hunt event, chocolate lovers should make sure they don’t fall for the scam message (Photo: Graeme Robertson/Getty Images)
While Cadbury is holding an Easter egg hunt event, chocolate lovers should make sure they don’t fall for the scam message (Photo: Graeme Robertson/Getty Images)

Cadbury Easter egg scam: Whatsapp Easter egg hunt message explained

People are being warned to be vigilant against a type of fraud known as the 419 scam
People are being warned to be vigilant against a type of fraud known as the 419 scam

People losing £2500 to ‘419’ scam - how to spot it

This is everything you need to know about boiler room fraud, including how to spot the scam and what to do if you have fallen victim
This is everything you need to know about boiler room fraud, including how to spot the scam and what to do if you have fallen victim

What is a boiler room scam? How to spot investment fraud calls

Lloyds issues guidance as WhatsApp scam victims lose £2,000 on average

A woman uses a smartphone and a mobilephone in front of a laptop (Credit: Issouf Sanogo/AFP via Getty Images)
A woman uses a smartphone and a mobilephone in front of a laptop (Credit: Issouf Sanogo/AFP via Getty Images)

Smishing meaning: SMS phishing and energy bill text scam explained

Scammers are looking to exploit Christmas delivery delays for their own financial gain by sending ‘smishing’ texts. (Pic: Shutterstock)
Scammers are looking to exploit Christmas delivery delays for their own financial gain by sending ‘smishing’ texts. (Pic: Shutterstock)

Parcel delivery scam texts: how to spot ‘smishing’ messages and report

People across the UK are being warned to be on alert for potential Covid Pass scams. (Pic: Shutterstock)
People across the UK are being warned to be on alert for potential Covid Pass scams. (Pic: Shutterstock)

Covid pass scam: what is it, how to spot one and what to do

Some UK households are receiving phone calls from an unknown number telling the recipient they have ordered an item from Amazon Prime. (Pic: Shutterstock)
Some UK households are receiving phone calls from an unknown number telling the recipient they have ordered an item from Amazon Prime. (Pic: Shutterstock)

How to spot the 'Amazon' scam call and what to do if you receive one

Scammers are targeting Hermes customers. (Pic: Getty)
Scammers are targeting Hermes customers. (Pic: Getty)

How to spot the 'Hermes' scam text and other fake courier messages

Fraudsters are pretending to be from HMRC and asking recipients to hand over money and personal information (Shutterstock)
Fraudsters are pretending to be from HMRC and asking recipients to hand over money and personal information (Shutterstock)

Millions warned about new HMRC tax credit scam - here's what to look out for

People across England and Wales are being warned to be on the lookout for a scam text message regarding the 2021 Census. (Pic: Getty)
People across England and Wales are being warned to be on the lookout for a scam text message regarding the 2021 Census. (Pic: Getty)

Census 2021 scam text: how to spot a fake ‘missing information’ message

Make sure you don't fall victim to this scam (Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA WIRE)
Make sure you don't fall victim to this scam (Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA WIRE)

Public warned of ‘highly convincing’ Royal Mail scam

Resolver money expert Martyn James says "it’s outrageous that more isn’t being done" to hunt down scammers. (Pic: Shutterstock)
Resolver money expert Martyn James says "it’s outrageous that more isn’t being done" to hunt down scammers. (Pic: Shutterstock)

How to spot the latest text, email and phone scams

Online scams can cost drivers thousands of pounds
Online scams can cost drivers thousands of pounds

Beware these online scams that could cost motorists thousands

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