Telephone Preference Service scamA call from scammers impersonating the telephone preference service (TPS) tells you that you need to reactivate your registration with the service to ?protect you from scammers?.
The TPS is a free service which stops unsolicited sales and marketing calls and you can register online. The scam caller also asks for your bank details to complete the registration.
Passport scam callFraudsters have been calling potential victims and leaving recorded messages that claim there's a problem with your passport or visa application and to press one to speak to someone.
The official passport advice line is 0300 222 0000. You can also track your passport application
process onlineAvoiding phone scamsYou could consider installing a call blocker to avoid spam and scam calls.
You should also be aware that fraudsters can keep your phone line open after you?ve hung up on a scam call. So, if you want to call the genuine company on a legitimate number, use a different phone or wait for at least 10 to 15 minutes before you make a call.
For bank impersonation scams, you can
Call 159 and you'll be put through to your bank's genuine customer service line.
Reporting phone scamsTo report a scam call you can text the word ?call? followed by the phone number to 7726.
On WhatsApp, open the WhatsApp chat with the dodgy phone number and tap 'block.' You can report the contact by tapping 'report contact' and 'block'.
If you become the victim of a scam, call your bank immediately using the number on the back of your bank card and report it to
Action Fraudor call the police on 101 if you?re in Scotland.