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Story summary
- In January 2026, a surge in fitness-related scams targeted people seeking new year resolutions.
- Fraudsters create fake gym memberships and personal training offers, using urgency and extreme discounts.
- Marijus Briedis from NordVPN warns that these scams involve cloned ads and websites, making real from fake hard to distinguish.
- To avoid falling victim, verify website authenticity, avoid bank transfers, and, if defrauded, contact your bank and report to Action Fraud.
