Protect yourself from fraud

Wise up to fraud

By Fiona Hamilton Update: Sun, 18/07/2010 - 01:36

Fiona Hamilton reveals the unnerving events that ensued after her credit card details were stolen, and how you can ensure this does not happen to you. Read more

Five ways to avoid the latest scams

Update: Mon, 12/07/2010 - 16:37

Consumers are losing more than £3.5 billion to fraudsters each year, the National Fraud Authority has announced. Esther Armstrong reports. Read more

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Don't unknowingly commit insurance fraud

Update: Tue, 08/06/2010 - 13:27

Parents may want to do everything they can to help get newly licenced children onto the road, but you need to be sure you're not committing a type of insurance fraud known as 'fronting'. Read more

How to spot auction fraud online

By Sarah Coles Update: Mon, 07/06/2010 - 20:06

While some great steals can be found on auction websites, beware 'phantom' bidders whose main aim is to make you raise your bid. Sarah Coles investigates. Read more

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Watch out for World Cup frauds

Update: Fri, 28/05/2010 - 13:19

Football fans heading to South Africa for the World Cup should watch out for fraudsters preparing to target them, says watchdog. Read more

FSA reveals largest "suckers list" ever

Update: Wed, 19/05/2010 - 11:18

Over 38,000 investors will be contacted by the Financial Services Authority after the City watchdog recovered what could be the largest "suckers list" ever found. Read more

Make sure delayed charges don't damage your credit rating

By Joanne Christie Update: Fri, 14/05/2010 - 16:20

Keep an eye on your credit card statements as retailers can deduct payments whenever they like, as Joanne Christie discovered. Read more

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Five scams to watch out for

Update: Tue, 10/08/2010 - 11:14

Fraudsters are thinking of new and innovative ways to steal people’s identities and persuade them to part with their cash. Read more

Stay safe from sophisticated share scams

Update: Wed, 03/03/2010 - 13:55

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

Avoid the crash-for-cash scammers

By Sarah Coles Update: Thu, 19/11/2009 - 18:42

More and more people are paying criminals to deliberately crash their vehicles in order to receive an insurance payout. But, as Sarah Coles investigates, the scam doesn't just stop with the individuals doing the driving. Read more

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