Check a Scam - ScamCheck UK

Step 1: Describe the Opportunity

Tell us what you've seen, heard, or received

Type of Scam / Opportunity *

📈 Investment / Trading

₿ Crypto / NFT

💔 Romance / Relationship

💷 Loan / Credit

🎭 Impersonation

❓ Other / Not Sure

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Describe What Happened *

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Include any names, platforms, URLs, return promises, or exact quotes for more accurate analysis.

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Suspicious Behaviours Noticed

⏱ Time pressure or urgency

📊 Guaranteed high returns

📱 Contacted out of nowhere

🚫 No FCA regulation mentioned

🤫 Asked to keep it secret

🎭 Claims to be from bank/HMRC

💰 Upfront fees required

💻 Asked for remote access

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Suspicious Link or Website (Optional)

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Step 2: How Were You Contacted?

The method of contact can be a key scam indicator

Primary Contact Method *

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Contact Details Provided (Optional)

Any identifying information about who contacted you.

How Long Have You Been in Contact?

How Did They Make You Feel?

😰 Pressured or rushed

🤩 Excited by the opportunity

🤔 Something felt off

🤝 They seemed very trustworthy

Step 3: Payment Details

Payment method is one of the strongest scam indicators

High-Risk Payment Methods

Legitimate FCA-regulated investments never ask for cryptocurrency, gift cards, or wire transfers to overseas accounts. These are major red flags.

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Check a Potential Scam

Step 1: Describe the Opportunity

Step 2: How Were You Contacted?

Step 3: Payment Details

Step 4: Review Your Submission

Analysing Your Submission