Independent website safety check

Is ons.gov.uk a scam?

Ask Silver checked ons.gov.uk for scam and trust signals. Review the latest verdict, the evidence found and the steps you can take to protect yourself before paying or sharing personal information.

This looks suspicious

Office for National Statistics's website has bad reviews online

Users may have found this site unreliable, untrustworthy or dishonest.

The sender is pressuring you to act fast

This makes you less likely to stop and think about whether it's safe.

The sender isn’t addressing you by name

A trustworthy organisation would usually have more info about you.

What reviewers are saying about ons.gov.uk

Trustpilot rating
1.4

out of 5

Based on 74 reviews

The reviews are overwhelmingly negative, with users frequently citing intrusive survey tactics, harassment, and issues with receiving promised incentives. While the company appears to be a legitimate government entity, the poor communication and aggressive outreach methods have led many users to perceive it as a scam.

What should you do?

Avoid making a payment or sharing personal details. If you already used the site, contact your bank, change any reused passwords, and keep screenshots of messages or receipts.

About this website safety check

This result is based on information available when we checked. Websites can change, so use this as guidance rather than a guarantee.

This check is generated automatically and may be reviewed or corrected by Ask Silver administrators.


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