UK Scam Database
A structured, machine-readable database of known scams targeting UK consumers. This dataset is maintained by SpotAScam.co.uk and updated daily. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) — free to use with attribution.
1 scams tracked1 activeLast updated: 10 April 2026
| Scam↕ | Brand↕ | Type↕ | Severity↕ | First reported↕ | Status↕ | Reports↓ | Key red flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Gas Nest Thermostat Survey Email Scam | British Gas | High | 21 Jan 2026 | Active | 2 | The email doesn't come from an official British Gas email address ending in @britishgas.co.uk; No personalisation - real British Gas emails would address you by name if you're a customer |