Popular Scams...
Below are our articles on the subject of Popular Scams. If you can't see what you are looking for our other categories are displayed on the left under 'Our Quick Links'...
About Advance Fee Scams
Nobody likes to be taken for a sucker – but the sad fact is, there’s one born every minute.
That’s probably how many people around the world are taken in...
Avoid Becoming a Money Mule
It is not possible to make money transfers overseas online, from UK-based banks. So what are you going to do if you are an overseas-based scammer desperate to make...
Don't Fall for Job Offer Scams
Everyone’s heard of the working from home email scam, where people desperate to earn money in their spare time agree to stuff envelopes for cash. Later, they find...
Fake Charities And Identity Theft
According to research carried out by the Samaritans, more than half the population regularly give money to charity. If you want to be part of this caring majority,...
Identity Theft of the Deceased
There’s an old saying that you cannot libel the dead. While that may be true, it certainly is possible for thieves to steal the identity of a deceased individual,...
Spotting a Website Goods Scam
Imagine you have your heart set on a brand new pair of warm UGG boots for winter. Problem is, a genuine pair of UGG boots cost £160, and your budget just won’t...
Top Ten Identity Theft Tricks
Identity theft is on the rise, and fraudsters are coming up with more and more sophisticated ways to cheat individuals out of their hard-earned money – even dead...
What Are Phantom Flat Transfers?
It sounded like a fantastic flat. “Mary” read about it in her local newspaper, and was impressed by the bright, airy bedroom and modern kitchen. Plus, the price was...
What is the Spanish Identity Theft Scam?
As far as scams go, this one really hits hard. It preys on all our human emotions, and for people who don’t know any better, it can be d...
