Typical Scams

Common trader scams affecting UK homeowners and how to recognise them before losing money. Coverage includes builder fraud, roofing tricks, driveway schemes and online trading deceptions.

Avoiding Counterfeit Goods Scams

How to spot counterfeit goods and protect yourself from fake product scams in the UK.

Builder Scams and How to Spot Them

Protect yourself from rogue builders by recognizing common scams, pressure tactics, and warning signs before hiring someone for your home.

Driveway and Patio Trader Scams

Rogue traders use pressure tactics and fake urgency to con homeowners into unnecessary driveway and patio work.

Roofing Scams and How to Spot Them

Roofing scammers use fake problems and high-pressure tactics to con homeowners, here's how to spot and avoid them.

Scam Awareness Month

Common scams are still catching people out in the UK, from fake lotteries to bogus holiday clubs and concert ticket sites.

Telephone and Email Related Trader Scams

How to spot common telephone and email trader scams so you can protect yourself from rogue traders.

The Latest Investment Scams

Con artists are using old tricks with new twists to pressure people into risky investments in wine, gems and penny stocks.

The Ten Most Common Trader Scams

Protect yourself from the ten trader scams that catch thousands of Brits every year, from dodgy roofers to other common cons.

Trader Scams and eBay

Watch out for common eBay scams like inflated shipping costs and fake bidding that can cost you money.