An organization you trust will never pressure you to pay. If you're not sure, talk to a friend or family member or call us. If it looks too good to be true, it probably isn't! Scammers can spoof phone numbers and make their emails look legit.
If you get an unexpected call from your bank, HMRC, or other organization, hang up, google their official number, and call them back. If you've received an email from a friend, landlord, or someone else asking you to transfer money, try contacting them using a different method. Scammers can spoof phone numbers and make their emails look legit.
If you're being offered something very cheap on social media, it's probably a scam. Buy from a trusted seller where you can check verified reviews. If possible, pay by card instead of money transfer: Card payments are better protected and a scammer When you send money, it's harder to get your money back.