Scams & fraud

Recognising crypto scams, reporting to Action Fraud and recovering funds where UK rules allow.

• Crypto scams

  How to spot fake investment sites, phishing and pressure tactics — and where to report them in the UK.

• Clone firms

  Fraudsters impersonate real FCA firms. A plain-English checklist before you send money.

• Recovery scams

  After losing crypto to fraud, a second scam often follows. How to recognise recovery fraud in the UK.

• All scam types

  Every major UK crypto scam explained — phishing, pig butchering, clone firms, fake apps and recovery fraud.