How to protect yourself from number spoofing scams

Scammers use number spoofing to mimic banks and other organisations. Find out what’s being done to stop it and how to stay safe.

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Staying safe online:  'Ask Silver' is a free scam checking tool. It’s designed to protect you from scams. You can upload a screenshot of suspicious texts, emails or websites and it will tell you if it spots anything suspicious. ➜ www.asksilver.com

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Staying safe online:  The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched its new ‘Firm Checker’ tool to help consumers protect themselves against fake companies who pose as legitimate financial service providers  ➜  https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/fca-firm-checker

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Social media scams can quickly spread across social platforms. Understand how they work and take steps to protect yourself with our six top tips.

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How to protect yourself from number spoofing scams

Scammers use number spoofing to mimic banks and other organisations. Find out what’s being done to stop it and how to stay safe.

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Staying Safe Online: Outsmart the scammers by signing up to ‘Which’s?’ scam alerts  ➜  https://act.which.co.uk/page/103781/data/1?trigger=campaignCTA
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Anybody can be a scam victim... including you

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Staying safe online: Phishing, Smishing and Vishing scams. Could you spot the signs of these common scams? ➜ https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/phishing-smishing-and-vishing-could-you-spot-the-signs-of-these-common-scams-arLbW4E7vHMS

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Phishing, smishing and vishing: could you spot the signs of these common scams?

Nine in 10 people say they’re confident they can spot a scam email or text

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Unwanted calls target everyone, often leading to scams. 📞🚫 To avoid, limit sharing your number, register on the Do Not Call list, and use call-blocking tools. Stay vigilant! ⚠️ Protect your info and spread the word! 📣 Learn more: https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/08/five-ways-help-you-cut-down-unwanted-calls #ConsumerAlert #PrivacyProtection #ScamAware
Five ways to help you cut down on unwanted calls

If you feel like you get more than your share of unwanted calls, you’re not alone. To slow down these persistent calls — some of which lead straight to scams — take a few simple steps.

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