We also reveal the rest of the top 10 fastest-growing scams of 2024 FAKE parcel delivery texts are the fastest growing scam of the year, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults also found 42 per ...

Fake parcel delivery texts are the fastest growing scam of the year, a new study claims. One in four adults were targeted by this type of scam in 2024. Social media marketplace scams and AI-powered ...

As the festive season approaches, the excitement of gift-giving is in the air, but so is the lurking threat of cunning scams. Discover how to stay safe.

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FAKE parcel delivery texts are the fastest growing scam of the year, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults also found 42 per cent have been targeted by a suspected scam in the last 12 months.

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