19th Apr 2024
The summer is always a riot when it comes to entertainment. From local outdoor festivals to massive events like Glastonbury, there’s a ton of fun to be had in the sunny months. However, tickets can be expensive – and that also makes it easy to get sucked in by ticket scams. Learn how to save…
7th Dec 2023
Money makes the world go round. As much as we like to think money doesn’t control our lives – it’s a huge part of the every day. That’s why it can be so upsetting when you fall victim to a scam or fraud. Here is our A to Z of scams to be aware of,…
11th Jul 2023
Retail giant Amazon is once again hosting its annual ‘Amazon Prime Day’, which attracts millions of Brits every year. It is Amazon’s biggest sale, where customers can take advantage of massive discounts and grab huge bargains. With discounts running for two days ending tonight, Prime Day promises unbelievable deals on your favourite items, whether you…
22nd Feb 2023
New figures show London residents lost the most to pyramid scheme scams last year, with over a whopping £1.2 million (£1,292,540.74) lost per 100,000 people. This is 13 times more than neighbour county Essex, which lost £92,941 per 100,000 residents. Despite losing the most to pyramid scheme scams, London had the lowest report rate. Only 8.03…
13th Feb 2023
Valentine’s Day Scams. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has told the public to watch out for scammers this Valentine’s Day, as new data shows a record rise in romance scams. According to Lloyd’s Bank, romance scams are at an all-time high, having increased 30% over the past year. The average amount lost by romance…
13th Feb 2023
We always think we’re immune from scams – but as they get more sophisticated and convincing, anyone can fall foul of them. Recent news articles reveal horror stories like the pensioner conned out of £4,000 – thinking she was helping the police. Fraudsters are now so convincing and easy to believe, it’s hard to spot…
9th Feb 2023
According to AgeUK, every year 1 in 12 older people fall victim to scams and the cost of living crisis has made the situation much worse. AgeUK is working hard to raise awareness of the increase in Authorised Push Payment (APP) scams, especially among the older generations. APPs are when you are persuaded to transfer…
12th Dec 2022
As the festive season is fast approaching, most people will be thinking about how they’re going to spend Christmas and what they need to do to prepare for the big day and celebrations over the break. But it is important to be wary of scams. There are others out there who will be preparing for…
22nd Jun 2022
A holiday should be about relaxing and forgetting about the stresses of everyday life. But, there are people out there who want to rip you off and take your hard earned money. That’s why it is so important to be aware of potential holiday scams. Nothing spoils that chilled-out mood more than when you’re ripped…
31st Jan 2022
WhatsApp scams are on the rise and the app is now the latest tool that fraudulent criminals are using to commit impersonation fraud, according to a study by Lloyds Bank. Fraudsters are using the app to pretend to be family or friends asking for financial help from WhatsApp users. In 2020 this began relatively small…
28th Sep 2021
Impersonation scams are when a criminal pretends to be someone from a trusted organisation or authority. This may include pretending to be someone from a bank, the police, a service provider, and even from a department within the government. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, scammers have even impersonated public health officials in order…
26th Mar 2020
It’s a horrible thing, but as soon as there’s a national crisis – like the coronavirus pandemic – you can guarantee some people will take advantage of it. Coronavirus scams are on the rise – so we’ve put together the ones we’ve come across so far to help you avoid the fraudsters. Free School Meals…
