Can You Spot the Scam?

How it works

Each message is made up, but based on the kinds of scams people in the UK receive every day. Read it as if it had just arrived, then pick the answer that best fits the evidence in front of you:

• Looks legitimate: nothing in what you can see is a warning sign, and nothing it asks you to do is risky.
• Looks suspicious: there are clear warning signs, such as pressure, unexpected payments, odd links or requests for codes.
• Need more information: there's no clear warning sign, but you can't tell from this alone. You'd need to check something first.

You're judging the evidence shown, not proving anything. A screenshot can never prove that a message or website is safe: sender names, logos and even phone numbers can be faked. When in doubt, check using contact details you already know are genuine.