You might not have heard of the very latest scams happening at the moment – keep up to date and be aware of current fraud by regularly checking the Serious Fraud Office web site.
Explore the different types of fraud and be aware of the biggest deceptions out there. Check out latest news for fresh updates on fraud.
The Money Made Clear website has some useful information from the Financial Services Authority on current scams.
Follow these links to find out more about these scams:
* Advance fee schemes – letters or emails that offer you vast sums if you make payments up front
* Share scams (also known as boiler rooms) – a stranger rings you out of the blue and tries to offer you shares in a company you have never heard of
* Affinity fraud – investment scams that target members of a group, such as a community or a religious, ethnic, elderly or professional group
* Fund transfer schemes – money-laundering scams that tempt you to use your bank account by offering a commission. But you could wind up with a prison sentence too
* Online fraud (phishing) – fake bank websites that criminals use to try and get your personal details and money
Consumer Direct is a government-backed service offering free help and advice for consumers. It provides a range of information on detecting and avoiding scams and rip-offs.
Chair: Jim Ferguson
