SCAM SAFE

BBC Scam Safe is the essential hub for information on how to avoid scams and what to do if you are scammed, plus all the lastest scam stories across BBC iPlayer and Sounds.

Latest articles

Woman jailed for defrauding kids charity
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Hampshire & Isle of Wight
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56 minutes ago
Tinder conman told victims he had cancer and was a multi-millionaire
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Wales
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11 hours ago
Parents warned not to publicly share children’s images amid AI abuse risks
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Technology
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15 hours ago
'Less than 10% sheep': How millions may have unknowingly eaten goat, skin and fat kebabs
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Wales
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19 hours ago
Care worker guilty of defrauding vulnerable adult
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England
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21 hours ago

Latest clips

Scammers Impersonating Police. Video, 00:09:58
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BBC
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20 hours ago
Kebab lovers look away now. Video, 00:00:53
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Wales
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1 day ago
The shocking CCTV of two men conning an elderly woman. Video, 00:08:33
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BBC
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1 day ago
Is there a fatberg lurking beneath your street? Video, 00:06:41
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BBC
Posted
26 June
Why you should pay attention to food‑hygiene ratings. Video, 00:08:08
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BBC
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25 June

Tips & advice

Booking a holiday? Watch out for this hard-to-spot scam
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Scam Secrets
Nick's scam-checking toolkit
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Morning Live
Keeping secure from unexpected calls
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Morning Live
What to do if you've been scammed
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BBC Scam Safe
What to do if your phone is stolen
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Rip Off Britain
What to do to stay safe on WhatsApp
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Rip Off Britain
What to do if your email is hacked
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Rip Off Britain
Rip Off Britain's Martyn James' scam watchlist
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BBC
Five tricks scammers use to lure you in
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Scam Secrets

Must-see stories

Amanda Holden takes on the scammers Video, 00:03:19
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BBC
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24 November 2025
Could scammers use your address for dodgy returns?
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Scam Secrets
Scammers tricked me with fake podcast offer
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Scam Secrets

Scam Interceptors' tense moments

Kids, teens & scams

How to outsmart scammers
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BBC Bitesize
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24 November 2025
What you can do about the scams aimed at kids
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BBC Bitesize
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17 November 2025
How to spot scammers on Roblox Grow a Garden. Video, 00:02:39
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Newsround
Posted
26 November 2025
Nick Stapleton explains sextortion
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BBC Bitesize
Posted
20 November 2025
BBC Scam Safe – Live Lesson
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Bitesize for Teachers
Safer Internet Day – Live Lesson: Watch again
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Bitesize for Teachers
BBC Scam Safe quiz: How scam savvy are you?
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BBC Bitesize
BBC Scam Safe quiz: Celebrity leaderboard
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BBC Bitesize

How to get help if you’ve been scammed

Visit BBC Action Line for details of organisations offering information and support

Scam Safe resources from beyond the BBC

Stay Scam Safe with this downloadable interactive
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The Open University
Tips on how to spot scams and protect yourself from fraud
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Take Five to Stop Fraud
An initiative to protect and prevent people from being scammed
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Friends Against Scams
If you get a call that seems off, stop, hang up, and dial 159
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Stop Scams UK
Sign up for this free Scam Alerts newsletter
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Report if you've been scammed, defrauded or experienced cyber crime
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Report Fraud
Stay alert for TV Licensing scams
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TV Licensing
Get expert advice on how to stay scam safe
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The Open University

Get to know the scams with Morning Live

Scams & fraudsters on BBC iPlayer

Unmasking the dark side of human deceit

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The Million Pound Shaman Scam. Series 1, Episode 1. Video
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BBC Two
Eye Investigations. Save Our Dogs. Video
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BBC News
Global Eye. Unmasking China's Cryptoqueen. Video
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BBC Two
The Mother of All Cons. Video
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BBC Two
Fake Friend: The Ticket Scammer. Video
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BBC Three

Scams & fraudsters on BBC Sounds

Investigations & stories of deception and what you can do to avoid it happening to you.

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Disclosure Investigates. Hunting the Whisky Bandits. Audio
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BBC Scotland
Believe in Magic. Audio
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BBC Sounds
Sport's Strangest Crimes. Confessions of a Match Fixer. Audio
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BBC Radio 5 Live
Scam Secrets. Audio
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BBC Radio 4
Tortoise Investigates. Sweet Bobby. Audio
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BBC Sounds