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Public Report 19 May 2026

HMRC / Tax via SMS / Text Message

Smishing Text HMRC Department for Work and Pensions sms

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) 2025-2026 Winter Allowance Scheme The 2025-2026 Winter Allowance Scheme has now launched. Elig…

Which? 13 May 2026

Barclays scam text

Smishing Text Barclays sms

A scam text impersonating Barclays from a spoofed mobile number tells you that a direct debit has been arranged.

User Report 11 May 2026

Parking Ticket Text Scam

Smishing Text sms

A text is received claiming you have been caught parking illegally and owe a fine ΓÇö click the link to pay. The text is generic: it won't …

Which? 11 May 2026

Dodgy car finance text

Smishing Text Which sms

A scam text sent from a claims management firm tells you that you could be owed up to ┬ú2,487 in mis-sold car finance and provides a link t…