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UK Scam Alerts: Current Phishing, Fraud and Dark-Web Threats
The scams hitting the UK right now — verified, plain English, and with a clear "what to do" for each one. Updated daily from Action Fraud, police forces, CERTs and our own dark-web monitoring.
By CyberAware Research Team · Last reviewed 2026-10-20 · How we verify alerts
If a message or call pressures you to act fast — stop. Scammers build urgency to skip your judgement. Banks, couriers, government bodies and police impersonators never need you to act in the next 30 minutes. Contact the real organisation through its official app or published number before doing anything else.
Today's Priority Alerts
Live feed · 25 alerts under review · feed updated 2026-10-20
HIGH
#1 priority · WhatsApp & social
SC Media UK · 2026-10-15
Phishing Surge Hits Universities in Back-to-School Scam - SC Media UK ↗
Who is targeted: Anyone receiving unexpected messages or links
What to do: Do not click or reply. Forward scam texts to 7726 and emails to [email protected]. — read the full guide →
HIGH
#2 priority · Parcel & delivery
Brecon & Radnor Express · 2026-10-15
Police warn Hay-on-Wye residents over courier fraud scam - Brecon & Radnor Express ↗
Who is targeted: Anyone waiting for a delivery
What to do: Check through the courier official app or website - never the link in the message. Forward texts to 7726. — read the full guide →
HIGH
#3 priority · Jobs, rental & students
Gloucestershire Live · 2026-10-15
Churchdown fraud alert as residents targeted in supermarket con by fake police officer - Gloucestershire Live ↗
Who is targeted: Job seekers, students and renters
What to do: Never pay to start a job or hold a rental. Verify via Companies House and official portals. — read the full guide →
Current Campaigns We Are Tracking
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Report Fraud alert: Police forces being impersonated in scam calls using ‘spoofed’ phone numbers - City of London Police ↗ — City of London Police, 2026-10-15
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Police warn Hay-on-Wye residents over courier fraud scam - Brecon & Radnor Express ↗ — Brecon & Radnor Express, 2026-10-15
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Leicestershire Police issue warning after courier fraud reports - BBC ↗ — BBC, 2026-10-13
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UK Investigates Surge In WhatsApp Job Scam Calls - News Mobile ↗ — News Mobile, 2026-10-12
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Recruitment scam warning as young adults ‘offered jobs they never applied for’ - Yahoo Finance UK ↗ — Yahoo Finance UK, 2026-10-15
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Churchdown fraud alert as residents targeted in supermarket con by fake police officer - Gloucestershire Live ↗ — Gloucestershire Live, 2026-10-15
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Scam calls using ‘spoofed’ phone numbers - City of London Police ↗ — City of London Police, 2026-10-20
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Council issues council tax credit scam warning - Yahoo News UK ↗ — Yahoo News UK, 2026-10-12
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Phishing Surge Hits Universities in Back-to-School Scam - SC Media UK ↗ — SC Media UK, 2026-10-15
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Warning over ‘add me to WhatsApp scam’ after rise in complaints - Metro.co.uk ↗ — Metro, 2026-10-11
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‘Like being in a vortex’: US report details extent of ‘devastating’ dating-app scams ↗ — Guardian Tech, 2026-10-20
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Citizens Advice issue warning over biggest scam targeting UK households - The Independent ↗ — The Independent, 2026-10-20
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Citizens Advice scam warning issued to UK homeowners as thousands caught out - bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk ↗ — bromsgroveadvertiser, 2026-10-17
Status guide: ACTIVE = confirmed, acting on it now · MONITORING = reports rising, verify before acting · ARCHIVED = campaign wound down, evergreen guidance remains.
How We Assess and Publish Alerts
Alerts are triaged from national fraud reporting data (Action Fraud), public alerts from law enforcement and CERTs, trusted industry sources, and our own dark-web and phishing-domain monitoring. We validate before publishing using standard OSINT and digital-forensics practices, and we never publish what could put a victim at further risk. Full methodology →
HIGH severity — verified, active, broad impact
MEDIUM — verified reports, still spreading
WATCH — being monitored
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Report a Suspicious Scam for Review
See something suspicious? Report it to Action Fraud, forward scam texts to 7726 and phishing emails to [email protected] — or use our report page to send us the details for review.
⚠️ Never send passwords, full card numbers, CVV codes, one-time passcodes, recovery codes or copies of identity documents — to us or anyone who contacts you claiming to be an investigator.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly do you publish new alerts?
Our live feed is checked continuously and the daily brief is published every morning. Urgent, verified threats are flagged as Active the same day we confirm them; less urgent items are tagged Monitoring and reviewed daily.
Do you cover every scam in the UK?
No — we publish what is useful and safe for the public, not everything. Alerts come from Action Fraud data, police and CERT announcements, trusted industry sources and our own dark-web monitoring, then are triaged using standard OSINT and digital-forensics practices.
Can I use your alerts in my school or workplace comms?
Yes. Schools, businesses and community groups are welcome to share our public alerts internally. Credit CyberAware UK as the source, link back to this page, and do not alter the guidance or contact details.