Scam alerts, guides, and explainers
Plain-English articles about UK phone scams, how to block them, and what to do if you've been caught out.
Guide
I Just Got a Scam Call — What Do I Do Now?
A short, practical checklist for the hour after a UK scam call. What to report, who to phone, and what evidence to keep.
Naomi Patel
How-to How to Block Spam Numbers on iPhone and Android in the UK
Step-by-step instructions for blocking, silencing, and reporting spam callers on the two main mobile platforms — plus what to do for landlines.
Daniel Hughes
Scam alert Fake HMRC Calls in 2026: What They Sound Like Now
The HMRC tax-arrest phone scam has evolved with AI voices and SMS combos. Here's the 2026 anatomy of the call and how to recognise it.
Naomi Patel