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   Do you receive phone calls from scammers?

   • Sometimes we receive phone calls, messages and emails from scammers. These are criminal acts, usually aimed at encouraging you to hand over money, or your personal or financial information. Find out how to report an unwanted or scam text or mobile call to your provider using the free 7726 service. Scams have been on the rise in recent years.

   Scam calls and messages - Ofcom

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   What should I do if I think I've Been Scammed?

   • Usually, a scam will involve theft or fraud. You have other rights if you think you’ve overpaid. If you’ve given away money or information because of a scam, there are things you should do. Check what to do if you’ve been scammed. If you haven’t been scammed but you’ve seen something you think is a scam, you should report it.

   Check if something might be a scam - Citizens Advice

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   What should I do if I get a call from a scammer?

   • Consider installing a call blocker for nuisance calls. Be aware that scammers may be able to keep your phone line open even after you’ve hung up, so if you hang up on a dodgy call, use a different phone to call the company back on a trusted number or wait for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Call 159 if you receive a call claiming to be from your bank.

   Phone scams - Which?

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   How do I know if a call is a scam?

   • Use a different phone, call someone you know first to check the line is free, or wait at least 10 to 15 minutes between calls to make sure that any scammers have hung up. Use an answerphone: You can use an answerphone on your landline or voicemail on your mobile to screen your calls. Check your calls: Get a caller ID device to see who’s calling.

   Phone scams – dealing with cold and nuisance calls | Age UK

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2. www.ageuk.org.uk › scams-fraud › phone-scamsPhone scams – dealing with cold and nuisance calls | Age UK

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   If you've received a scam call, there's support available: Action Fraud : Contact Action Fraud to report a scam or get more advice on scams and fraud. Your bank: If you receive a call about your bank account or credit card that concerns you, you can speak to your bank by calling the centralised number 159 or by calling the number on the back of ...

3. www.which.co.uk › consumer-rights › advicePhone scams - Which?

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   You can report scam calls to HMRC online (you'll be asked to sign in using your Government Gateway user ID or your email address). Investment and financial scams: A scammer calls you out of the blue about a phoney investment opportunity, promising huge returns.

4. stopthinkfraud.campaign.gov.uk › how-to-spot-fraudHow to spot phone fraud - Stop! Think Fraud

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   Phone fraud is when a fraudster calls or messages you, pretending to be someone you know or from an organisation you trust such as your bank or the police. They then convince you to hand over...

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   Scams. What to do if you've been scammed. This advice applies to England. See advice for Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales. If you’ve been scammed, you need to: protect yourself from further risks. check if you can get your money back. report the scam. If you saw the scam online or in an email or text. You can use our online tool to get advice.

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   Feb 12, 2024 · How to report scam texts and mobile calls to 7726. Published: 14 February 2024. Find out how to report an unwanted or scam text or mobile call to your provider using the free 7726 service.

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   Jun 17, 2024 · Use the following checklist to decide if the contact you’ve received is a scam. You can use it for phone calls, emails and text messages. It could be a scam if it: pressures you into making a...

9. www.citizensadvice.org.uk › consumer › scamsCheck if something might be a scam - Citizens Advice

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   Check what to do if you’ve been scammed. If you haven’t been scammed but you’ve seen something you think is a scam, you should report it. Find out how to report a scam. If you think someone is calling to trick you into giving them money or your personal details, hang up and call 159.