Money & ATM Scams in London, UK
Card skimming, currency exchange fraud, dynamic currency conversion, and cash cons. Below are the money & atm scams scams reported in London — how they work and how to avoid them.
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Last updated: April 2, 2026
1
Money & ATM Scams Scams
12
Total in London
How it works
Individuals posing as Transport for London revenue protection inspectors approach passengers on buses and at Tube stations, asking them to tap their contactless bank card or phone onto a handheld device to "verify" their fare. The device is actually a card reader that charges an amount or captures card data. Real TfL inspectors check Oyster cards and paper tickets visually — they have no authority or equipment to charge cards on the spot.
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12 total warnings across all categories