Scams

Shadow on keyboard

Here at Moneywise HQ we are regularly inundated with emails from concerned readers informing us of new and elaborate scams being hatched. This week we look at the 'Amazon' scam.

  • bear trap

    Every year rip-off boiler-rooms continue to sting UK investors for millions of pounds despite attempts to crack down. But what exactly is a boiler room scam?

  • Password box

    A study has revealed the 10 most commonly used passwords that people should avoid when online. Rebecca Atkinson looks at the dos and don'ts of picking a password.

  • music written on keyboard

    Here at Moneywise HQ we are regularly inundated with emails from concerned readers informing us of new and elaborate scams being hatched. This week we look at the 'iTunes' scam.

  • Ace hidden up sleeve

    As fraudsters get more sophisticated, we need to be on our guard. Moneywise reveals the 10 most common scams and how to avoid them.

  • Cloned men

    Many people are unaware of ID theft until it's too late, but there are lots of simple things you can do to stop the thieves. Here are 10 top tips to help you beat the fraudsters.