Millions of Brits fall victim to scams every year – from experienced investors to people dealing with a large sum for the first time – and many lose several thousand pounds. Find out how to spot and avoid them – and what to do if you have been ripped-off.
We deal with certain scams, usually involving investments or financial products, but we also explain how some other common scams work and how to avoid them.
Investment scams: £500m lost each year
You may be contacted to invest in shares, property or rare goods with the promise of a high return. But generally, the bigger the proposed return, the greater the risk.
Find out how investment scams work
Protect yourself from investment scams
Whether you are promised a windfall or unexpected money, be wary of schemes that seem too good to be true. To help, we look at some scams to look out for.
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