Bailiffs and enforcement officers play a vital role in our justice system. Unfortunately, there are some people who will take advantage of others in their time of need. Read more.
Every day we are exposed to all sorts of scams, mainly online. The situations are different, but the patterns by which scammers operate are similar. Find out how to spot a scammer.
TripAdvisor is a great resource to help you plan your travels and find the best restaurants, attractions, and hotels. But unfortunately it can also be used by scammers to get money from unsuspecting travellers.
Students are a paradise for scammers - young people who do not have a regular income and need money for university and life are an easy target for thieves. In this article, you will find out what the most common student loan scams are, how to spot them and where to report them.
The process of scam damage control is all about minimising the impact on you and your loved ones so that you can move on in a positive frame of mind whilst also protecting your assets.
Multilevel marketing scams or MLMs are a type of scam in which participants earn money by recruiting others to join the scheme and so and so on. This scam is very rampant during the cost of living crisis as it promises quick money. Don't get fooled!
We spend many hours every day on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or other social media sites. Find out what the most common scams are, how you can protect yourself against them and what techniques thieves use.
Looking at the latest annual fraud report, it is clear that fraud continues to be a major issue in our society. Despite efforts by law enforcement and other organizations to crack down on this crime, it seems that there are still many victims of fraud each year.
Spam emails and messages have become the bane of our existence in the digital age. Not only do they clog up our inboxes, but they also often contain malicious links or attempts at scamming us out of personal information. It's time to learn how to unsubscribe and stop them.
What do you do when you are not expecting anyone and suddenly someone knocks on your door? You probably open it anyway. What if it's a scammer pretending to be from a government or utility company? Find out more.
the latest trend in delivery scams - reports are coming in from people receiving emails purporting to be from EVRI, asking them to rearrange delivery and pay a small fee for shipping. Learn how to not fall for this scam.
With scams running rampant throughout the United Kingdom, you are perhaps one of the many victims of these heartless criminals. You might be surprised to know that there are people who dedicate their time to scambaiting.
Card fraud is unfortunately becoming increasingly common, especially when travelling abroad. There are a few things you can do to protect yourself, but it’s important to be aware of the most common card frauds so that you can avoid them.
There are a lot of ways to block robo spam calls from trying to call your phone. When you receive an incoming call from an unknown number, you may be tempted to simply ignore it and block it. However, there are a few things to consider before you do.
If you have noticed an unrecognised transaction on your NatWest account, you may be wondering how to claim money back. This can be a frustrating experience, but there are a few steps that you can take to try and resolve the situation.
There are many different insurance scams that take place in the UK, but there are some that are more common than others.Take a look at the top insurance scams of 2021/2022 and devestating numbers.
The UK government has announced that qualifying households will receive £400 off their energy bills. Scammers have already taken advantage of this situation to get people's personal information for fraud.
Is the incoming number suspicious or genuine? If you've ever been the recipient of a phone call from an unknown number, you may have wondered who the caller was and whether or not they had malicious intent. You can check it. Find out how.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued via Twitter a new phone scam warning concerning National Insurance (NI) numbers. The victims reporting they have received an automated phone call telling them that their National Insurance number has been compromised.
In these tough times, it can be easy to be tempted by a "get rich quick" scheme. After all, who wouldn't want to make money easily and without any effort? Unfortunately, these schemes are nothing but scams.
With the recent news of Queen Elizabeth II's death, there has been a surge in fake news and scams related to her death. Fake obituaries, Free Funeral Tickets, GoFundMe campaigns and monarch money giveaways. Don't get fooled!
A lot of people fall victims to computer repair fraud, with scammers pretending to be from IT support and offering help. Some of the scamming techniques include claiming you have a virus that needs to be deleted, or that your computer has been hacked.
When it comes to paying for goods and services online, Apple Pay is becoming an increasingly popular option. So, how do Apple Pay scams work? And what can you do to protect yourself from them? Find out in this article.
Scams are becoming increasingly common in the UK, and it's important for people to be aware of them in order to protect themselves. In this article, we will discuss some of the most popular scams that are happening in the UK right now.
Although crypto scam percentages are falling, the value of scams is still frightening. The largest scam of 2022 so far — known as Finiko — managed to net its creators over $273 million worth of cryptocurrency. Read about most common scams.
When it comes to pension scams, anyone can be a victim - no matter how financially savvy they are. Victims are losing an average of £50,000 according to Action Fraud data from 2021. Find out how to protect yourself below.
Figures suggest that more than half of all students heading to university this September have been targeted by criminals in the previous year, with those going to university for the first time being most at risk of student loan fraud.
If you have a Sky TV or broadband subscription, you may be targeted by scammers. These scams are becoming more common than ever, with people losing hundreds of pounds every year. How to prevent it? Read more.
A warning has been issued over rising energy-related scams. Even though it's possible to get this money refunded, it can have a serious impact on a person's wellbeing and financial stability.
Unwanted phone calls are the nightmare of our times. Many of us get several calls a day from unknown numbers. We took a look at this and checked what you can do to keep them to a minimum.