Scams going round the UK right now

How each one works, the red flags, and what to do. Not sure about a message? Check it free.

• Got a Royal Mail text asking you to pay a fee?
  Fake Royal Mail texts say a parcel is held until you pay a small fee. Check yours free, see the red flags and what to do.
• Got a text from “HMRC” about a tax refund?
  HMRC never tells you about a tax rebate by text. Check a suspicious HMRC message free, see the red flags and how to report it.
• Got a text from “DVLA” about a refund or unpaid tax?
  DVLA doesn't send texts about vehicle tax refunds. Check a suspicious DVLA message free and see what to do.
• Got a “Hi Mum, this is my new number” message?
  The Hi Mum scam pretends to be your child on a new number and asks for money. Check the message free and learn the warning signs.
• Your “bank” called and told you to move your money?
  Banks never ask you to move money to a safe account. Learn how the safe account scam works and check a suspicious message free.
• Getting calls asking you to “add my number on WhatsApp”?
  Automated calls asking you to add a number on WhatsApp are the first step of a scam. Find out why and check suspicious messages free.