Vishing
Telephone fraud
This is a type of phishing scam that happens on the phone. The word vishing is a combination of ‘voice’ and ‘phishing’.
Fraud guides
Help to stop you being the next victim of a scam or fraud
Phishing and Pharming
Email fraud
Is where you get emails pretending to be from legitimate sources, but they’re asking you to give away personal or private information.
Smishing
Text message fraud
Is when a fraudster sends a text message to try and trick you into giving away your personal and security information.
Passwords
How to create good ones
Struggling to think of a safe and secure password that isn’t ‘Password1’? Have a look at our guide.
Your data
What not to share and what to look out for
Find out what you can do to protect your personal data online.
Identity theft
Learn what it is and how to avoid it
Is when a fraudster steals your personal information – usually so they can use it to impersonate you.
Credit and debit cards
And how to look out for ATM fraud
Cash machine or ATM fraud is when criminals use cash machines to take data , the debit or credit cards themselves to use for fraudulently.
Mobile phones
How to keep your device as safe as possible
We put your safety and security first, both online and on mobile. But why not make your mobile device even more secure.
Other types of scams to watch out for
Business scams you should know about
Whether you're self employed or run a business
Get some guidance on popular scams such as 'bogus boss', employee fraud and some extra tips on making and receiving payments.