2nd Dec 2014
There has been a steep increase in nasty telephone scams over the last year which means you need to be extra careful not to be conned. Over the last 12 months, at least £23.9 million has been lost to Vishing (the fancy term for phone scams), which is a £7 million increase on the year before….
4th Nov 2014
The ombudsman today has re-emphasised its warning to people seeking payday loans to be aware and vigilant of unscrupulous credit brokers and payday middlemen. This comes after numerous people have complained to banks that they have been unfairly treated by brokers who have debited their accounts without their consent and without providing them with the…
25th Oct 2014
If you run a small businesses be warned – you’re a major target for fraudsters trying to defraud you out of hundreds of thousands of pounds. Common fraud in business What do the scams involve? Real life examples Financial Fraud Action UK’s (FFA UK) intelligence bureau has reported an upsurge of two scams in particular invoice fraud,…
13th Oct 2014
Have you noticed just how much you can do with your phone now? They’re little computers in your hands. With a touch of a few keys you can access the world’s knowledge on the bus, in a train or when you’re out having lunch. You used to have to ring someone for information, go…
25th Sep 2014
If you live in a block of flats you could be a target for criminals stealing your mail from your letter box in order to commit card fraud and ID theft, according to Financial Fraud Action. Apparently there has been a spike in these cases in recent weeks, according to police. Known by its technical…
17th Sep 2014
Mobile hairdressing is great for anyone who is an experienced hairdresser. If you’re thinking about become a mobile hairdresser read our guide below on how to get started. What is a mobile hairdresser? Getting started What qualifications will I need? How much should I charge? Donna Grant founder of mobile hair and make-up business Beauty…
15th Sep 2014
When you’re struggling to pay interest on credit cards, loans or an overdraft – let alone paying off what you owe – it can seem like you’ll never get out of debt. Fortunately, there is a way out. If you follow these four easy steps, you can ditch the debt, and start living again. Step…
14th May 2014
Going on holiday can be an expensive business so the last thing you want to do is spend a fortune whilst you’re at the airport. Luckily for you MoneyMagpie has ten great ways for you to save money at the airport. Book A First Class Lounge Book Ahead For Parking Stay In Cheap Accommodation A Few Miles…
23rd Apr 2014
It’s typical isn’t it…any big event is going to attract dodgy dealers and the World Cup is no exception. According to Netnames, which protects brands, these are the top five scams to watch out for before, during and after the event. 1. Fraudulent tickets Although 2.3 million legitimate tickets have already been allocated via FIFA.com a…
6th Jan 2014
Make money and save money every month this year. Look through these tips and you can make some notes in your diary to help you get ahead of the game and rake in the cash each month this year! January February March April May June July August September October November December
4th Nov 2013
Fraudsters are finding new ways to part us from our cash by pretending to be legitimate salespeople on the phone, on the internet and through the post. And that’s as well as the nuisance calls, emails and letters we get from genuine companies that are annoying in themselves. So what can you do to stop…
20th Oct 2013
I have just finished reading The Con Men: A History of Financial Fraud and the Lessons you can Learn by Leo Gough. Before reading, I didn’t have much knowledge of scams and fraud within the financial sector and I also had no idea how long some of the cons ran on for, or how much…
