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  • Spam texts and nuisance calls

    You received an unwanted text or picture/video message on your mobile, or an unwanted sales call.

  • Spam emails

    You received an unwanted email.

  • Silent or abandoned calls

    You answered the phone but there was no one there. Go to the Ofcom website.

  • Scam calls and messages

    You received an email, call or message claiming to be an official body and asking for personal details, or promising rewards, prizes or shares of fortunes for small fees. Go to the Action Fraud website.

  • Faxes

    You received an unsolicited marketing fax to your personal or business fax machine.

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