Typical Scams

Learn about common scams targeting householders, including pressure sales, inflated quotes, unnecessary work, and deposit tricks to watch for.

Avoiding Counterfeit Goods Scams

Spot the signs of counterfeit goods scams and learn which fake products are most commonly sold in the UK.

Builder Scams and How to Spot Them

Red flags that reveal dodgy builders before they drain your wallet and leave the job half done.

Driveway and Patio Trader Scams

Common scams targeting homeowners looking for cheap driveway and patio work, and how to avoid them.

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

Common trader scams that arrive by phone or email and how to spot them before losing money.

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.