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  Revealed: The latest scams circulating on WhatsApp Fraudsters pose as recruitment agencies and crypto traders on the messaging app From fake job opportunities to dodgy cryptocurrency schemes, fraudsters are using WhatsApp to coax victims into handing over their money and personal details. The messaging application is used by tens of millions of people in the UK alone, and scammers are always looking for ways to exploit its popularity. We’ve previously reported on  giveaways  and  recruitment  scams targeting WhatsApp users. Read on to learn more about the latest round of WhatsApp scams. 1.  Fake job opportunities Two fake job offer messages are currently circulating on WhatsApp. The first promises an hourly salary of up to $120 in a ‘UK location’, which should already set alarm bells ringing. If you reply to the message, the scammer will send you more information about the 'job' before asking you to pay money for things like security checks or work equipment. This is called a

Common HMRC scams to watch out for As the self-assessment tax return deadline gets closer, fraudsters are attempting to cash in As anyone who submits a tax return will know, HMRC commonly sends out a number of texts and emails reminding you to fill out your tax return and pay the tax you owe. However, fraudsters are aware of this too and often use the self-assessment deadline to try to dupe potential victims. HMRC acknowledged more than 180,000 public reports of potential HMRC scams in the 12 months to August 2022, with most being from fraudsters offering fake tax rebates. What's more, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recently revealed that HMRC scams were the third most-reported email impersonation scams via its Suspicious Email Reporting Service  (SERS). Here, Which? reveals some of the most common HMRC impersonation scams and how to report scam communications Text scams Scam texts offering you a tax refund from HMRC may be particularly attractive at a time when househol

  Delivery scams: fraudsters impersonate UPS on dodgy ‘missed delivery’ emails Scammers request fake ‘customs fees’ to steal your bank details Scammers are impersonating the courier UPS to steal bank details from unsuspecting victims. This scam involves fraudsters sending out ‘missed delivery’ emails which include UPS branding, albeit with one subtle difference. Impersonating delivery companies is a common tactic used by scammers. Which? has previously warned about  fake DPD emails , a  phishing scam imitating Evri  and a  Royal Mail chatbot scam . Read on to find out how the latest delivery scam works, and for advice on how to report a dodgy email. ‘IPS’ scam email The email above appears to be from UPS, but on closer inspection the logo says ‘IPS’. This is the first giveaway that it’s a scam. The second telltale sign is the sender’s email address, which is made up of random letters. The email tells you that you’ve missed a delivery. It includes a prominent link to ‘reconfirm the parc