Never reply to, click on any links, or open attachments in a text you are unsure of.

Forward any suspicious text messages to 7726

Never reply to, click on any links, or open attachments in an email you are unsure of.

Your bank will never email you asking for your PIN or password.

Contact your bank immediately if you think you've fallen for a scam and report it to Action Fraud.

Forward scam emails onto the Suspicious Email Reporting Service report@phishing.gov.uk

Never respond by sending money or personal details to unsolicited mail.

If you respond to one postal scam you may be bombarded by others as your name may be circulated to other scammers.

If you are unsure about a piece of mail, ask a friend for their opinion or contact Consumer Direct on 0845 404 0506.

Consider registering with Mail Preference Service either online or by calling 0845 703 4599.

Your bank or the police will never ask for your PIN number, bank card, passwords or ask you to withdraw money, or purchase items on their behalf.

Contact your bank immediately if you think you've fallen for a scam and report it to Action Fraud.

Never give personal details over the phone.

Consider registering your number with Telephone Preference Service (TPS Online) or 0845 070 0707.

If you think something is wrong, hang up the phone