Scams And Rip Offs archive

Scams And Rip Offs Archive

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?

Christmas Shopping: Know Your Rights

by Serena Cowdy | Learn exactly what your rights are when it comes to Christmas shopping - and taking things back.

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.

Passwords, PINs, Bank Accounts And Fraud!

by Cliff D'Arcy | The loss of 25m Child Benefit records may increase fraud levels. However, moving your current account could improve your security.

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

How To Avoid Facebook Fraud

by Szu Ping Chan | Keeping your details safe on Facebook may not be as simple as you think. Here's why.

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.

Financial Advice Without The Hard Sell

by Jane Baker | The Thoresen Review reveals the foundation for a new, generic financial advice service which will be available to everyone across the UK.

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.

Fool News: Fraudulent Insurance Claims Cost £1 Million A Day

by Szu Ping Chan | Insurance companies are stopping fraudulent claims to the tune of over £1 million.

Fool News: Fraudulent Insurance Claims Cost £1 Million A Day

by Szu Ping Chan | Insurance companies are stopping fraudulent claims to the tune of over £1 million.

Fool News: Many Parents Unintentionally Commit Insurance Fraud

by Szu Ping Chan | Parents and grandparents are unwittingly committing car insurance fraud.

Fool News: Many Parents Unintentionally Commit Insurance Fraud

by Szu Ping Chan | Parents and grandparents are unwittingly committing car insurance fraud.

Social-Networking Sites Are A Fraudster's Paradise

by Szu Ping Chan | Sites such as Facebook and myspace are leaving us vulnerable to fraud. Here are some tips to protect yourself from financial loss.

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.

More Rip-Offs, Scams And Swindles!

by Cliff D'Arcy | As readers seem to lap up our warnings about everyday rip-offs, we've come up with twenty more swindles to shun.

More Rip Offs, Scams And Swindles!

by Cliff D'Arcy | As readers seem to lap up our warnings about everyday rip-offs, we've come up with twenty more swindles to shun.

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.

10 Refund Rights For Shoppers

by Neil Faulkner | We tell you about some of your most important rights about returning goods for a refund or replacement.

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.

Three Ways To Get A Refund!

by Neil Faulkner | Here are three ways to get a refund when you've bought dodgy or damaged goods or services.

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 April 2007

New Laws To Help Borrowers!

by Neil Faulkner | New laws have come into effect which provide better protection for borrowers. About time too!

Scams: The Next Chapter!

by Cliff D'Arcy | In this third part of our feature on scams, we expose another five tricks which scammers use to steal your cash.

Five More Scams To Shun

by Cliff D'Arcy | Before Easter, we showed you seven swindles to beware of. To keep you safe, we reveal five more con-tricks to avoid.

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.