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Scam Websites Surge 68%: Protect Yourself from Fraud

3/6/2026

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  • A Which? study identifies more than 28,000 scam websites impersonating major retailers such as Tesco and Amazon, often using typosquatting.
  • The research shows a 68% increase in digital squatting scams from 2021 to 2025.
  • Rocio Concha from Which? called on online platforms to monitor for fraudulent content and on telecom companies to block scam-related messages.
  • Consumers are advised to check website creation dates and look for typos to avoid scams.