Published in December 2007

Beware Of Rate Rip-offs In 2008

by Cliff D'Arcy | If your credit-card issuer hiked your interest rate by a whopping 10% APR, would you take the pain or could you switch?

Insurance Wise Buys and Rip-Offs!

by Cliff D'Arcy | Some insurance policies are well worth having, while others are a complete rip-off. We put five types of protection to the test.

Insurance Wise Buys and Rip-Offs!

by Cliff D'Arcy | Some insurance policies are well worth having, while others are a complete rip-off. We put five types of protection to the test.

Published in November 2007

Seven Crafty Christmas Cons!

by Cliff D'Arcy | With Xmas a mere four weeks away, be on the lookout for these festive fiddles and seasonal swindles.

The Worst Xmas Shopping Rip-Off... Ever!

by Donna Ferguson | Take out a credit card from a big high street store this Christmas and you could still be paying the price next year.

Reclaiming Rip-Off Insurance Premiums

by Cliff D'Arcy | The great payment protection insurance rip-off rumbles on. Isn't it time you got your money back?

Reclaiming Rip-Off Insurance Premiums

by Cliff D'Arcy | The great payment protection insurance rip-off rumbles on. Isn't it time you got your money back?

Published in October 2007

More Fiddles That Fleece Us!

by Cliff D'Arcy | Our hugely popular series on everyday rip-offs, stings and swindles continues with another six tricks to dodge.

Six More Swindles to Avoid!

by Cliff D'Arcy | Our warnings about common rip-offs, scams and swindles continue with six more annoying tricks to beware of.

Ten More Everyday Swindles!

by Cliff D'Arcy | Last Tuesday, we revealed ten ridiculous rip-offs to reject. Here are ten more fiddles to add to our list.

Avoid These Car-Insurance Sales Tricks!

by Neil Faulkner | Neil Faulkner writes about his experiences as an insurance salesman and reveals the tricks of the trade.

Avoid These Car-Insurance Sales Tricks!

by Neil Faulkner | Neil Faulkner writes about his experiences as an insurance salesman and reveals the tricks of the trade.

Published in September 2007

Avoid This Enormous Rip-Off!

by Cliff D'Arcy | The City watchdog has warned consumers to tread carefully when buying this insurance, while our own whistleblower suggests a consumer boycott.

Avoid This Enormous Rip-Off!

by Cliff D'Arcy | The City watchdog has warned consumers to tread carefully when buying this insurance, while our own whistleblower suggests a consumer boycott.

Published in August 2007

Nine Reasons To Shun The Lottery

by Cliff D'Arcy | As Camelot stands poised to win a new ten-year licence to run the National Lottery, we give nine reasons to leave the Lotto alone!

Published in July 2007

10 infuriating swindles!

by Cliff D'Arcy | These everyday rip-offs are legal, but they are also extremely annoying!

Published in June 2007

The Rip-Off That Wouldn't Die!

by Cliff D'Arcy | Despite an ongoing investigation by government watchdogs, lenders continue slyly to put up premiums for this swindling insurance.

The Rip-Off That Wouldn't Die!

by Cliff D'Arcy | Despite an ongoing investigation by government watchdogs, lenders continue slyly to put up premiums for this swindling insurance.

Published in May 2007

Bank Charges Hearing: The Consequences

by Neil Faulkner | We consider what impact barrister Tom Brennan's bank charges case might have on the rest of us.

Bank Charges Hearing: The Consequences

by Neil Faulkner | We consider what impact barrister Tom Brennan's bank charges case might have on the rest of us.

Published in March 2007

Reclaim Your Rip-Off Premiums!

by Cliff D'Arcy | New rules make it easier for loan and mortgage customers to claim premium refunds for payment protection insurance.

Reclaim Your Rip-Off Premiums!

by Cliff D'Arcy | New rules make it easier for loan and mortgage customers to claim premium refunds for payment protection insurance.

Penalty Charges And Other Banking Tricks!

by Neil Faulkner | An undercover report shows that a vigorous cynicism about banks is well-founded and not sensationalist media hype.

Penalty Charges And Other Banking Tricks!

by Neil Faulkner | An undercover report shows that a vigorous cynicism about banks is well-founded and not sensationalist media hype.

Published in February 2007

Fool Fights Rip-Off Insurance

by Cliff D'Arcy | A four-year campaign by The Motley Fool has sellers of rip-off insurance policies running scared.