Monday 22nd June 2026
By Bridlington Gold Radio Editor
NCSC highlights rise in phishing scams after 55 million suspicious emails reported by the public
More than 55.7 million suspicious emails have now been reported by members of the public to the UK’s Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS), according to new figures released by the National Cyber Security Centre.
The free service, launched in 2020, allows people to quickly flag scam emails and texts. Since its creation, public reports have helped the NCSC remove over 250,000 scams hosted across 443,000 malicious websites, disrupting criminal networks and preventing further victims.
The NCSC says phishing remains one of the most common forms of cyber crime. Criminals use fake emails, texts or phone calls to trick people into clicking harmful links, downloading malware or handing over bank details and personal information.
Cyber experts are urging the public to continue reporting anything suspicious, stressing that every report helps reduce scam communications and protects others from falling victim.
📩 How to Report Suspicious Emails and Texts
If something feels off — STOP.
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Don’t reply, click links, call numbers or make payments
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Check if it’s genuine by contacting the organisation directly using trusted details
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Forward suspicious emails to report@phishing.gov.uk
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Forward suspicious text messages to 7726 (free of charge)
📞 How to Report Suspicious Phone Calls
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Hang up immediately
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Contact the organisation using details you know are correct
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Don’t trust Caller ID — it can be faked
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Report scam calls by texting 7726 with the word Call followed by the scam number
If you’ve been a victim of cyber crime or fraud, report it to the police at reportfraud.police.uk.
For official guidance on what to do after fraud, visit the government’s Stop Think Fraud recovery page.