Bank impersonation
Calls pretending to be from a UK bank, building society or fraud team.
Safety Centre
Practical UK guides: how bank, HMRC, parcel and tech-support scams actually work, what to do next, and how to report a number. Written in plain English — not a scare page.
Delivery scams
Fake Royal Mail, Evri, DPD or courier calls about a parcel fee.
HMRC scams
Calls about tax refunds, penalties, rebates or bailiffs.
Tech support scams
Fake Microsoft, Apple, Google or broadband support calls.
Investment scams
Unsolicited calls about pensions, shares, crypto or 'guaranteed' returns.
Telemarketing calls
Unwanted sales, PPI, accident and market-research calls.
Silent and missed calls
Calls that ring once, go quiet, or hang up before you can speak.
Caller ID spoofing
When the number on your screen is not the real source of the call.
Robocalls and automated calls
Recorded messages, press-1 prompts and automated sales or scam scripts.
Get help and report
How to report a UK phone scam, tell your bank, and warn other people.
If you think you have already been scammed
- Contact your bank using a number you already trust.
- For bank-related fraud you can call 159.
- Report fraud to Action Fraud.
- In an emergency call 999.
