Published in December 2009

The ten biggest scams and rip-offs of 2009!

by John Fitzsimons | The recession has inspired sneaky scammers to be even more inventive in getting their hands on our cash. Here are the ten worst offenders.

10 ways to spot a scam

by Neil Faulkner | Here are the top 10 ways to spot a scam, according to you, the readers of lovemoney.com!

The problem with recurring payments and a continuous payment authority

by Jane Baker | Find out how to avoid falling victim to this highly dubious practice.

This scam is more devious than you think

by Jane Baker | A third of people have been targeted by this scam. Here's how to make sure you don't fall for it.

Recurring payments

by Jane Baker | Find out how to avoid falling victim to this highly dubious practice.

The top three most dangerous phone scams

by Mark Adams | Homeowners have been targeted in a new scam where they receive phone calls from bogus firms promising Council Tax refunds. We uncover the worst telephone scams in circulation - and show you how to protect yourself.

The scammers you cannot avoid

by John Fitzsimons | Millions of people have been unable to avoid these dodgy scammers, who target you even in the safety of your own home. Here's how to fight back.

Published in November 2009

This scam will ruin your Christmas

by Mark Adams | If you're shopping online this Christmas, watch out for this costly retail scam...

Watch out for this recruitment scam!

by Emma Lunn | If you're on the job hunt and are considering signing up to a recruitment website, be careful.

Beat this rising fraud threat

by Mark Adams | Hundreds of thousands of people have been exposed to this fraud this month. Protect yourself now - before it's too late....

Top five worst readers' scams!

by Jane Baker | Think you're far too savvy to get caught out by a scam? It's easier to fall into the trap than you might realise.

Published in October 2009

Don't fall victim to this massive scam

by Jane Baker | Incidents of this scam have risen almost 20%. Check out these 18 ways to avoid becoming a victim.

The worst banking scam in Britain

by Jane Baker | Losses from this type of financial fraud are growing faster than any other scam. Find out how to protect yourself.

Watch out for this phone scam!

by John Fitzsimons | Half a million households a year fall victim to landline mis-selling - make sure you aren't one of them!

Published in September 2009

Please stop this terrible property scam!

by John Fitzsimons | This property scam is now taking place under the 'careful' eye of the watchdog yet new regulation does little to protect vulnerable homeowners.

Spam, scams and cyber-crooks

by Cliff D'Arcy | This extremely nasty PC virus steals your online login details and then cleans out your accounts. Here's how to keep your money safe online.

Don't get caught out by this new fraud

by John Fitzsimons | Fraudsters are always on the hunt for new ways to steal your identity. And their new technique involves your mobile phone.

Don't fall foul of this big scam

by Christina Jordan | Christina Jordon explains how to make sure those tickets you've purchased online are completely legitimate

Published in August 2009

The top 10 online scams

by Rachel Wait | If you're a regular user of the internet, don't get caught out by these ten online scams...

Published in July 2009

Avoid this sneaky con

by John Fitzsimons | Don't be fooled by firms offering to `buy' your debt - it's the latest scam in town.

Watch out for this massive scam

by John Fitzsimons | The watchdog knows all about this massive scam, but it's still doing nothing about it. John Fitzsimons asks: why not?

Published in June 2009

How to fight ID fraud

by John Fitzsimons | Identity theft is a growing problem, with certain people more at risk than others. Here's how the fraudsters steal your money - and how to combat them.

The top ten worst scams ever!

by Rachel Wait | Rachel Wait gives the lowdown on ten of the UK's most common swindles and rip-offs...

Don't be scammed!

by Neil Faulkner | Worried about being scammed? Find out your rights on how to fight back!

Published in March 2009

How to spot a scam

by Cliff D'Arcy | As the economy worsens, more and more financial swindles will be exposed. We show you how to spot the tell-tale signs of a scam.

Published in February 2009

Don't Get Ripped Off By This Employment Scam!

by Rachel Wait | With unemployment figures on the rise, schemes claiming to offer big bucks to work from home are looking increasingly attractive. Here's why they should be avoided.

Published in January 2009

The Simplest Scam In the World

by Cliff D'Arcy | As the UK descends into recession, `get rich quick' swindles will multiply. Here's how one reader nearly lost a fortune to the oldest trick in the book...