Benidorm tops list of pickpocket hotspots – popular scams include ‘rigged game’
Unfortunately, tourists are often targets for pickpockets. But there are a few holiday hotspots where travellers are more likely to fall victim to a scam. Daily Express :: Travel Feed More...
‘Holidaymakers at risk of fraudsters’ Brits warned of 2 key Covid scams to watch out for
HOLIDAYMAKERS are being warned to watch out for scams targeting travellers in the wake of coronavirus restrictions. How can Britons protect themselves? Daily Express :: Travel Feed More...
‘Organised crime groups’ use lottery scams that ‘look genuine’ – be very careful
A SCAM masquerading as lottery draws could rip Britons off to the tune of thousands. Experts discuss the scam in this week’s Scam Watch with James Walker from Rightly and Louise Baxter from the National Trading More...
‘Cruel’ scams ripping off Britons appear to come from friends’ or family numbers
A SCAM using text and WhatsApp to rip off vulnerable Britons could cause many to lose millions, collectively. Experts discuss the scam in this week’s Scam Watch with James Walker from Rightly and Louise Baxter More...
‘Criminals exploiting the pandemic’ British tourist warned of new holiday scams
BRITISH tourists have been warned of new scams targeting holidaymakers. The pandemic is being “exploited by criminals” according to Which? Daily Express :: Travel Feed More...
Nationwide warning as dangerous impersonation scams soar – ‘more convincing!’
NATIONWIDE has issued a vital warning to Britons following a significant spike in impersonation scams, which could see people lose out on thousands of pounds. Daily Express :: Finance Feed More...
‘Harder to spot!’ Pensioners issued stark warning as over 55s become victims of scams
PENSIONERS and older people are being warned they could be at risk of falling victim to sophisticated scams. The alarm bells have rung as many retirees have reported being duped by legitimate looking websites, More...
Pension warning: HMRC deregisters 770 schemes in crack down on scams – are you affected?
PENSION access is only available at aged 55 for those who wish to avoid penalties. But HMRC is now cracking down on so-called ‘pension liberation’ which promises penalty-free access before this all-important More...
Premium Bonds: NS&I explains how customers can keep their details safe from new scams
PREMIUM BONDS savers have the ability to hold between £25 and £50,000 per person via this form of saving with NS&I, and as such, the risk of falling victim to a scam will be something many want to watch More...
HMRC scam warning: Follow this protocol to protect your money against common scams
HMRC is a popular target for scammers. HMRC are responsible for many areas which affect people all over the UK including various benefits, tax schemes and government projects, and as such, falling prey to a scam More...