Tali Ramsey

3 days ago | which.co.uk | Tali Ramsey

Fraudulent QR codes, known as quishing scams, are most commonly found in car parks as sneaky stickers placed on parking machines, according to Action Fraud. The national fraud reporting centre has issued a warning after revealing that £3.5m was lost to reported QR code scams in 2024. According to Action Fraud reports, scam QR codes have also been found on online shopping platforms with sellers receiving dodgy QR codes via email to verify their accounts or to receive payments for sold items.

1 week ago | which.co.uk | Tali Ramsey

Which? is warning drivers to beware of websites claiming to allow you to pay the ULEZ charge, after Transport for London (TfL) confirmed that it doesn’t use third-party organisations for payments. The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) was introduced in 2019 to tackle London’s polluted air. As part of this, when you drive through any London borough, you must pay a £12.50 daily charge unless your vehicle is exempt.

2 weeks ago | which.co.uk | Tali Ramsey

By clicking a retailer link you consent to third-party cookies that track your onward journey. This enables W? to receive an affiliate commission if you make a purchase, which supports our mission to be the UK's consumer champion. Across Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram, we found adverts making false medical claims, impersonating doctors, pretending to be endorsed by medical bodies and possibly not delivering the items they claim to sell, while still taking customers’ money.

2 weeks ago | which.co.uk | Tali Ramsey

Scammers look for easy ways to con gift buyers with heavily discounted goods or tempting competitions – but knowing what to look for can help you avoid falling victim. Each year, in the run-up to Father's Day, Which? spots various sneaky scams that claim to offer bargain barbecues, beer slabs or other tempting gifts. All aim to steal your personal and financial information or convince you to buy goods that simply don't exist.

3 weeks ago | which.co.uk | Tali Ramsey

Adverts on social media platforms are tempting shoppers to buy items that don’t exist, are of poor quality or are not as described. Which? has warned about dodgy and scam online retailers a number of times in recent months - we've seen a range of cases where people have been misled into purchasing counterfeit and dangerous goods, as well as items that simply never turn up. There seems to be no end to these rogue retailers popping up and conning innocent shoppers. This week, Which?