Articles tagged "phishing"

Scam of the week - Watch out for the 'Sad news' scam

Last updated: Dec 6th, 2011

Feature by Rebecca Rutt

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 'Sad news' scam.

Scam of the week - The Northern Rock scam

Last updated: Dec 6th, 2011

Feature by Rebecca Rutt

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 Northern Rock scam.

How to beat online fraud

Last updated: Aug 23rd, 2011

Feature

The speed and convenience of managing money matters online are hugely welcome, but don't dismiss the dangers of online fraud. Here are five ways to protect yourself.

Avoid this banking scam

By: Rebecca Atkinson on Aug 27th, 2009

A colleague of mine recently forwarded a scam email on to me purporting to be from Santander, the Spanish owner of Abbey and, more recently, Alliance & Leicester and Bradford & Bingley.