If you have ever been the victim of a fraud or a scam, you are far from alone. Figures released at the end of January revealed that from April to December last year, consumers in the North West lodged ...

We explain how authorised push payment (APP) fraud works and share what you need to know if you fall victim to a scam An authorised push payment (APP) scam, also known as a bank transfer scam, occurs ...

Fraudsters on Facebook are sharing links to fake websites promising access to sold-out Lidl mystery boxes. When victims try to pay for their bargain box, their payment details are stolen and used to ...

Wealthy older investors are being targeted by scammers pushing fake luxury wine investments, with experts warning of the dangers as one recent operation defrauded pensioners out of a total of £6 ...

Fraudsters are exploiting interest in the football World Cup to trick people into replying to scam lottery letters. These mailshots incorrectly claim to be affiliated to the event, include official ...

Millions of Self Assessment taxpayers are being warned to stay alert against potential scams. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has cautioned that fraudsters often impersonate HMRC, luring individuals ...

Scam calls cause up to €850 million in losses worldwide every year, but in Finland, this tool used by criminals has been practically defeated. At the end of November, the action Finland has taken to ...

Just in case there's anyone who still doesn't know how a phishing scam works, here's a graphic example. Exhibit one looks like a message from eBay's payment system PayPal. If you click on the link, ...