Safe From Scams: Staying Safe From Scams

You deserve to keep your hard-earned money safe, and our expert advice makes that possible by teaching you how to spot and avoid every type of scam out there. From classic telephone tricks to the latest online schemes, we provide clear, practical guidance that empowers you to stay one step ahead of fraudsters. Safe From Scams is here to help.

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Online Dating Fraud

The Internet has taken romance global. That increases the possibilities for finding your soul mate, but it also makes love into a greater minefield. Not only...

Bank Identification or BIN numbers Scam

Have you ever had someone on the phone, claiming to be from a bank or business, and quoting the first six numbers from your bank card at you? What you probab...

Identity Theft and How to Prevent it

If one crime has come to dominate the digital age, it's identity theft. It can lead into a nightmare of bureaucracy, trying to claw back the person you are a...

Bank Charge Scam

Most scams are perpetrated by criminals who want your money. But the banks want your money too, and there are times when they might be taking it from you ill...

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New Online Security Advice from Google and Citizens Advice

It’s something that affects the vast majority of us – concerns about online fraud and scams – and the Citizens Advice Bureau receive numerous complaint...

Coupon Codes and Social Networking Scams

We all think we know what to look out for when we’re online, and can think we are above being caught out by online scams. But the scammers aren’t resting...

Mobile Phone Scams: More Common Than PC Scams

Most reasonably technology-savvy consumers are well aware of the latest online scams and wouldn’t dream of clicking on a link in an email or being taken in...

Delivery Service Scam

Christmas shoppers need to be aware of the latest postal and phone scam which makes the most of the season of goodwill, and the fact that consumers are order...

Fake Virus Protection Scams

With online scams becoming ever more convincing, consumers are keen to make sure that they keep their eyes open for potential hoax emails, phishing attempts...

Price Fixing Scams: What's Being Done to Protect Consumers?

It could at last be time for the big consumer fight back, as it seems that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) are cracking down on bogus price claim...

Are Women More Likely to Fall for Online Scams?

It’s embarrassing news for professional women everywhere, but despite being Internet-savvy, intelligent and switched-on, a survey has shown that the people...

Top Christmas Scams to Avoid

Christmas may well be the time for goodwill to all men, but your goodwill will be in very short supply if you’re caught out by a Christmas online scam. Con...

Winter Related Doorstep Scams and What to Avoid

When the weather gets cold it’s optimum time for household related things to start going wrong. Unscrupulous traders will often try and take advantage of c...

Scammed by a Holiday Romance?

It’s one of those things all single people probably think of when going on holiday – the ubiquitous holiday romance. But in some cases, a fun filled fort...

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