fraud

How to spot a scam email

Fri, 12/03/2010 - 11:25

Fraudsters are increasingly targeting victims through scam emails purporting to be from your bank. Moneywise TV reveals how you can stay safe from even the most sophisticated scam email.

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Scam-proof your computer

Update: Fri, 12/03/2010 - 12:18

Online banking fraud is on the rise - find out how to stay safe from malicious software and phishing emails. Read more

Are you committing motor fraud?

Update: Wed, 03/03/2010 - 13:03

Thousands of drivers are committing insurance fraud – and risking the validity of their car insurance – by trying to keep their car insurance costs down. Read more

Stay safe from sophisticated share scams

By Rebecca Atkinson Update: Wed, 03/03/2010 - 12:55

Fraudsters are becoming increasingly sneaky in convincing you to part ways with your money. Rebecca Atkinson looks at some of the tactics used by boiler rooms - and explains how you can fight back. Read more

Five recession-inspired scams

Update: Fri, 19/02/2010 - 15:44

Fraudsters have used the economic downturn to target their victims with elaborate cons - we reveal five recession-inspired scams. Read more

The worst passwords to use online

Update: Tue, 02/02/2010 - 11:24

A new 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. Read more

Are you on a fraudster 'suckers list'?

Update: Mon, 01/02/2010 - 14:36

A ‘suckers list’ containing the names and personal details of around 10,000 people is being used by fraudsters to sell them worthless shares, the financial watchdog and City of London Police have warned. Read more

Credit card fraud hotspots revealed

Update: Tue, 26/01/2010 - 12:44

Card fraud has jumped by 5% during past year - but which cities are hotspots for this crime? Read more

The 10 most common scams - and how to avoid them

By Nathalie Bonney Update: Tue, 17/11/2009 - 08:46

As fraudsters get more sophisticated and the recession renders us more vulnerable to their wiles, we need to be on our guard. Nathalie Bonney reveals the 10 most common scams and how to avoid them. Read more

Are you advertising your home to burglars?

By Sarah Coles Update: Mon, 16/11/2009 - 09:36

With social networking sites becoming increasingly popular Sarah Coles investigates whether we are leaving ourselves vulnerable to burglary and fraud. Read more

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