The scams we have checked in the last two weeks, in plain words. Bookmark this page: it updates as we publish new checks. Last updated 22 October 2026.
Scammers pretend to be US midterm candidates, campaigns or officials to take money or personal details. Campaign donations are never an investment, and you can check any committee on the FEC website.
What to do: Do not click links or share personal details with people you do not know
Published 22 October 2026 · Read more ↗
Which? found adverts from firms the Financial Conduct Authority has warned about on Facebook, Instagram, Google and TikTok. Seeing an advert on a big platform does not mean the firm is genuine: check the FCA warning list first.
What to do: Search the firm's name on the FCA warning list and the FCA register before paying
Published 14 October 2026 · Read more ↗
Social media adverts for dental, weight-loss and asthma products use the names and logos of trusted British bodies that have nothing to do with them. Check claims on the organisation's own website before you buy.
What to do: Check the organisation's own website rather than trusting a logo in an advert
Published 14 October 2026 · Read more ↗
The Financial Conduct Authority says a firm called Pilotrade AI is not authorised and may be targeting people in the UK. Check any investment firm on the FCA Firm Checker before you send money.
What to do: Check the firm on the FCA Firm Checker and the FCA Warning List before you invest
Published 14 October 2026 · Read more ↗
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Report fraud at reportfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040. In Scotland, call Police Scotland on 101. Forward scam texts to 7726 and scam emails to report@phishing.gov.uk. Call 159 to reach most UK banks.
Report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Forward scam texts to 7726.
Report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre on 1-888-495-8501. Forward scam texts to 7726.
Report it at scamwatch.gov.au. If you lost money, report it to the police at cyber.gov.au and call IDCARE on 1800 595 160 for free help.
Report it to your local police or your national fraud reporting service.
This page is general information, not legal or financial advice. Reporting details were checked on 26 September 2026. Another AI Lie is not linked to the organisations named. Example messages are made up unless we say otherwise.