📞 Phone Scam Calls UK — Bank, Police & Courier Impersonation
The most dangerous scams arrive by voice. Fraudsters impersonate your bank, the police, Amazon or couriers — and the best of them can sound completely convincing. This hub collects every CyberAware UK phone-scam guide, plus a free number checker to vet callers before you trust them.
📚 Guides in this hub
Each guide is human-verified against current UK fraud patterns and police warnings.
Someone Called Pretending to Be My Bank
The bank-impersonation call script explained — and the exact steps to take if you already spoke to them.
Amazon Scam Calls UK
Fake Amazon security calls claiming suspicious purchases — how the refund/remote-access con works.
How to Spot a Scam Call — Every Time
The 6 checks that expose nearly every scam caller, including spoofed numbers and courier fraud.
Courier Fraud Guide
Fake police or bank couriers collecting your card — the highest-pressure phone scam in the UK.
Vishing: Scam Phone Calls
The wider vishing family: banks, police, providers and government impersonation calls.
Police 101 Number Explained
What 101 is for, when to use it, and how scammers fake it — plus how to verify a caller.
Police 101 Numbers by Area
Local force non-emergency numbers so you always call a genuine number, never one a caller gives you.
🔍 Got a call you're not sure about?
Phone Number Check
Look up a number before you call it back.
Scam URL Checker
Check links scammers text or email you.
Golden rule: hang up, wait five minutes, and call back on the official number — never the one the caller gives you. Report scam calls to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.
⚠️ Shared codes, passwords or moved money?
Contact your bank immediately — time is critical for recalling transfers under UK APP fraud rules.
I've been scammed — what do I do?
Guides reviewed by the CyberAware UK editorial team · How we verify