In the UK, it is illegal for private individuals to sell lordship titles, altought more and more offers offering the title online. Don't fall for this scam.
The winter season is a magnet for scammers, and it's essential to be aware of the many schemes they use to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. Learn about the different types below.
At this moment, Omaze is aggressively advertising their 3.5 million lake district house draw on platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and national magazines. Is it a scam?
Each form of fraud is terrible and each carries huge consequences, but some bring with them enormous embarrassment, shame and fear of no one finding out about certain of our actions. Blackmail and Sextortion are on the rise.
This article discusses council tax refund scams in the UK and provides tips on how to protect yourself from falling victim to them. Scammers use a range of tactics to scam you out of your hard earned money. Find out more.
New Year's resolutions are goals that people set for themselves at the beginning of the year, but scammers often try to take advantage of people trying to achieve these goals. Find out how to protect yourself here.
Gift card scams are fraudulent activities in which fraudsters use payment methods such as gift cards to commit crimes. Gift card fraud involve a variety of tactics, and they can be used by both individuals and organized crime rings.
HMRC tax refund scams are a common problem in the UK, especially phishing emails, text messages, phone calls and even bogus websites. In 2022, the tax authority received over 180,000 reports of this type of fraud.
Universal Credit scams are a growing problem that many people need to be aware of. Scammers may try to use Universal Credit as a way to get your personal information or money from you.
Airbnb scams are fraudulent activities conducted by people who want to take advantage of travelers. They can involve a variety of tactics. It's important to be aware of these scams and take steps to protect yourself when using online services such as Airbnb. Check below what the most common scams are and how to avoid them.
The probability of winning the UK National Lottery, also known as the Lotto, depends on the game you are playing and the number of balls you choose. In this article we dive deep into odds comparisons and ways to increase your chances of winning the jackpot.
Santander is urgently alerting the public to be aware of social media scams after a woman was scammed out of £80,000 while communicating with her newfound friends on an online game. Investigations have revealed that over 70% of purchase scams start on social media platforms. Read more.
Co-operative banks have become increasingly vulnerable to scams in recent years. Scammers often target customers through phone calls, emails, and other methods of communication, trying to get them to divulge confidential information such as bank account numbers or passwords.
Wish is a popular online shopping platform with millions of customers worldwide operating from San Francisco. Their business model is allowing merchants to advertise their products directly. However, some people have raised questions about whether wish is a scam or not.
Sales scams are fraudulent sales tactics that aim to deceive consumers and convince them to buy goods or services they don't need. These schemes can come in many different forms, from bogus offers of free trial periods to false claims about the product or service being sold.
It's recently been reported in the media that a popular Youtuber is advertising a free £1000 give away. However, this is yet another paid online survey scam. Such scams can take many different forms. Find out more here.
Football fans around the world are being warned to be cautious about scams related to the World Cup. Fraudsters may try to exploit the enthusiasm of football fans and lure them into investing in fake lottery schemes.