Tony Levene's blog
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on 04 February 2012Know your onions and don't get caught by this scam
If you fall for this distraction scam, you'll end up with egg on your face and a bag full of onions! -
on 28 January 2012The return of a classic scam
One of the classic scams is back. It's so obviously a scam, Tony Levene is laughing. -
on 21 January 2012
Life as a carbon credit trader
Harry was promised the chance to earn £10,000 a month as a carbon credit trader. Reality proved somewhat different... -
on 14 January 2012The scam promising $720 a day for 7 mins work
Tony's received an email offering a great return, for less than ten minutes of effort a day... -
on 07 January 2012Steer clear of dodgy 'low-risk' investments
Is something advertised in the money section of a respectable mainstream daily newspaper necessarily a reputable investment? -
on 03 January 2012Top ten scams in 2011
Tony Levene runs down the top scams of last year -
on 24 December 2011It could be a merry Christmas for some scam victims
The FSA is now stepping up its pursuit of landbankers, a decade after I first started writing about this type of scam. -
on 17 December 2011
Scammers target the mentally ill
Reports suggest 100,000 dementia sufferers have been targeted by scammers. -
on 10 December 2011The farce of free 'get rich' seminars
These seminars promise to give you the skills to make a fortune, but you get nothing of the sort. -
on 03 December 2011Avoid this 'alternative investment' swindle
Traditional investments are struggling, so these salesmen will tempt you with alternatives. -
on 01 December 2011These shameless Christmas scammers targeted a vicar
These scammers have absolutely no shame. -
on 23 November 2011
The latest boiler room scam
Tony Levene reveals how boiler scams work and why they are so successful. -
on 17 November 2011The coloured diamonds scam
If you get cold-called about coloured diamonds, watch out: it could be a scam! -
on 09 November 2011The 'Invest in a start-up' scam
Tony Levene might be rubbish at Geography, but he's not going to fall for this scam. -
on 03 November 2011The dangerous computer virus scam
Think your computer has been infected with a virus? Think again... -
on 27 October 2011This comedy scam isn’t funny
Tony Levene is not amused by this 'comedy' scam. -
on 20 October 2011Stop your Gmail account being hacked into by scammers
This time, hackers picked the wrong uncle to target. -
on 13 October 2011Beware of this ‘Get rich from gold’ scam!
If you've been offered this opportunity to get rich from gold, run in the other direction, says Tony Levene. -
on 06 October 2011Don’t trust cold-callers flogging carbon credits
Find out how to avoid this nasty new scam. -
on 30 September 2011The latest cold-calling scam
This week, Tony Levene investigates the latest cold-calling scam coming to a telephone near you... -
on 21 September 2011Dangerous new spam email in your inbox
If you get this spam email - delete it! Quick! -
on 15 September 2011
The email scam that costs you thousands
Would you respond to an email that promised you £50,000? -
on 07 September 2011The new hedge fund scam
Tony Levene is invited to invest in a hedge fund in the Seychelles that offers a 25% return - is it simply too good to be true? -
on 02 September 2011
The fund recovery scam
Tony Levene gets a phonecall from an American scammer, promising him financial salvation. -
on 26 August 2011Massive fraudster imprisoned for shares scam
Tony Levene examines the biggest boiler room ever successfully prosecuted in the UK. -
on 20 August 2011
Be on your guard with the 'invisible' investment firm
This investment firm has a glossy-looking website, and promises great returns to its customers. So why is it hiding itself from search engines? -
on 05 August 2011
The ‘You don’t have to pay your bills’ scam
If you get a text offering to help you write off your credit card debts, don't fall for it, warns Tony Levene. -
on 28 July 2011Shun this £10,000 Amazon scam
Tony isn't fooled by this £10,000 Amazon scam. Would you be? -
on 21 July 2011Watch out for this property scam!
This scam preys on your trust for well known brands. -
on 16 July 2011Wine is for drinking, not for investing in!
Tony looks at how to distinguish between legitimate and phony fine wine retailers. -
on 02 July 2011
Attack of the dodgy investment clones
All of this firm's details seem genuine enough. But they aren't who they say they are... -
on 18 June 2011
Stop this sick cancer scam
Tony identifies one firm trying to make money from breast cancer... -
on 11 June 2011
Shun these non-charitable collectors
They may give the impression that they are collecting for charity, but firms like Rutex Ltd are flouting the law. -
on 02 June 2011Shun this shiny scam
Tony Levene is offered the opportunity to invest in gold... -
on 21 May 2011Avoid this scam firm from A to Z
Tony is offered a share of the Glencore spoils... -
on 11 May 2011Watch out for this 'high street store' survey
Filling in a survey to get freebies might sound tempting, but make sure you don't get caught out. -
on 04 May 2011
Watch out for this investment scam
Agnelli Group offers Tony Levene an 'exciting' investment opportunity... -
on 27 April 2011Don't get caught in this Russian romance scam
Looking for love? Watch out for this massive scam! -
on 23 April 2011Beware the product testing scam
Alarm bells should ring if you're offered significant cash or expensive gadgets in exchange for a little testing work. -
on 16 April 2011
Beware the invasion of the scam clones
These scammers come armed with official FSA registration numbers, but a little digging shows they aren't who they claim to be... -
on 07 April 2011
Watch out for this boiler room scam
Tony Levene receives a phone call urging him to invest in ITV shares. -
on 31 March 2011
You could lose your shirt in this hotel venture
Tony Levene reveals the latest scam that promises you big returns for encouraging others to invest in the hotel sector... -
on 24 March 2011Give disaster fund scamsters the cold shoulder
If you're hoping to support Japan during its time of crisis, watch out for these scams... -
on 17 March 2011
The underperforming shares scam
If you've bought shares that are underperforming, an offer far above what you can expect to make on them on the Stock Exchange can seem tempting... -
on 09 March 2011
The work-from-home scam in my inbox
Tony Levene is offered an exciting opportunity to work from home... -
on 02 March 2011
My invitation to invest in Bulgarian land!
Tony Levene reveals how he was told investing in Bulgarian land could make him rich... -
on 26 February 2011
My friend's scam flat share
Tony Levene explains how this shocking flat share scam works, and how to protect yourself. -
on 17 February 2011I got called up by a scammer!
Tony Levene explains how you can avoid this 'guaranteed' bond scam. -
on 10 February 2011
The landbanking scam part 2
Following on from last week's blog post, Tony Levene reveals more about the scam that promises you big returns for investing in plots of land... -
on 03 February 2011Watch out for this landbanking scam
This scam offers big returns for investing in plots of land... -
on 26 January 2011
The fine line between a scam and mis-selling
Tony Levene takes a closer look at the issue of mis-selling... -
on 20 January 2011
A fast way to make a fortune?
Watch out for this scam promising you can earn a fortune with minimal effort... -
on 12 January 2011
The scammers who open your post
This scam is so sneaky you may not even realise it's happening to you. -
on 08 January 2011
Inside the mind of a scam victim
Tony Levene highlights what scammers look for when searching for potential scam victims, and how to protect yourself -
on 08 January 2011
The car hire scam you must not fall for
This scam will see you paying hundreds for a car you never receive... -
on 22 December 2010
Inside the mind of a scammer
Tony Levene examines the psycho-pathology of the scammer. -
on 10 December 2010
My text message from a scammer?
Tony Levene has received an alarming text message. Was it from a scammer? -
on 02 December 2010The global warming scam that will cost you £7,500
Watch out for this Brazilian rainforest scam -
on 26 November 2010
The tax refund scam in your inbox
How scammers pretending to be HMRC tried to target Tony Levene's son.... -
on 19 November 2010
My friend's cry for help was a scam
These scammers picked the wrong person to try to scam. -
on 11 November 2010
The property scam you must not fall for
Tony Levene was given an amazing opportunity this week – to buy land at almost 60 times its market value.... -
on 04 November 2010
Exclusive: One reader's £4,760 property scam
Tony Levene reveals how a disappearing property scammer stole £4,760 from a lovemoney.com reader. -
on 28 October 2010
My letter from an Australian scammer
This scam is new to the UK, it's immoral but amazingly not illegal. -
on 22 October 2010
The email scam you must not fall for
Find out how to avoid this terrible email scam! -
on 14 October 2010
The prize scam that says prize sucker
Don't let this scam fool you into thinking you've won a great prize -
on 07 October 2010
The sneaky postal service scam
Watch out for this scam email claiming to be from the western world's largest post office... -
on 01 October 2010
Watch out for this classic cold-calling scam!
When the phone calls with "unknown number" on the caller ID just as you are preparing the evening meal, what's the odds that it's someone after your money? -
on 24 September 2010
The new scam on your doorstep
Watch out for this new scam, hitting doorsteps everywhere. -
on 17 September 2010
Watch out: These 'bargains' are scams!
This scam promises you riches beyond your wildest dreams - and gives you bricks. -
on 10 September 2010
The scam the Government uses to rob your children
This scam is so obscure that top tax experts from leading accountancy bodies admitted they had never heard of it. And it is made even worse by the Revenue's refusal to do anything about it when it receives complaints. -
on 02 September 2010
Sell your car for £1,000 more than it’s worth
Tony Levene’s neighbour was suspicious of this offer that simply looked too good to be true... -
on 26 August 2010
My email from a psychic scammer
This email scam is really silly but could easily have costly consequences. -
on 19 August 2010
The gambling tips scammer
Tony Levene investigates an email from a gambling tipster which promises he will be very rich indeed.... -
on 11 August 2010
The scammer who visited me
Tony Levene gets a visit from a scammer. But how does he know it's a scammer? -
on 04 August 2010
My phonecall with a sharedealing scammer
Tony Levene has been offered some exclusive shares offering incredible returns. Is it too good to be true? -
on 30 July 2010
The oldest scam in the book
Tony Levene outlines his latest experience with one of the longest lasting scams - the Nigerian 419 scam. -
on 21 July 2010
My phonecall from a wine investment scammer
Tony Levene is invited to buy wine by a cold-caller. Apparently it’s a fantastic investment... -
on 14 July 2010
How I was targeted by a property scammer
Tony Levene explains how the scam widely known as 'land banking' actually works in practice. -
on 07 July 2010
My phonecall from a scammer
Find out what happened when Tony Levene got a phonecall from a scammer.... -
on 01 July 2010
Nine things you need to know about scams
Award-winning journalist Tony Levene reveals the nine things you need to know about scams - before it's too late!
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