scams
How to avoid blowing your budget while you’re on holiday this summer
Holidaymakers can easily end up spending hundreds of pounds more than planned, so here’s how to rein in that all-important budget.
Martin Lewis issues warning over celebrity profiles commonly misused in scams
Action Fraud data indicates victims have reported losing more than £20 million to scams featuring Mr Lewis in the past two years.
6 signs you’ve been scammed over the phone – and what to do next
Scammers demonstrate significant knowledge about you.
Understanding the risks of financial fraud
Financial expert Peter McGahan looks inside the mind of the fraudsters
39% more bogus insurance claims detected by major insurer
Aviva said it detected around 30 bogus claims per day last year.
More than £28.7m lost to courier scams which target the elderly
Victims lost an average of £20,032 to the scams, where fraudsters pose as police officers or bank officials.
Tricked consumers lose record amount to purchase scams in 2023 – UK Finance
People looking to attend events such as the Olympics and Taylor Swift concerts could be targeted by scammers this year, UK Finance said.
How to stop the financial details stored on your mobile phone becoming a goldmine for thieves
Handy tips to help prevent your personal information from becoming a treasure trove for thieves.
Third of buyers ‘experienced scam on second-hand marketplaces in last two years’
Which? warned that fraud is ‘soaring’ on second-hand marketplaces after finding that 32% of buyers had experienced a scam over the last two years.