Published in December 2010

Watch out for this Xmas shopping rip-off!

by Emma Lunn | Whatever you buy this Christmas, don't buy this!

The eight biggest Christmas cons

by Cliff D'Arcy | As Xmas approaches and consumer spending becomes a whirlwind, we reveal the eight biggest ways to get taken for a ride -- but not in Santa's sleigh...

4 major rip-offs you can fight back against

by Rosalind Kent | It's easy to fight back against these four rip-offs - just follow these steps!

Published in November 2010

Watch out for the rollover rip-off

by Rachel Wait | If you’re signed up to a contract with a utility or telecoms provider, watch out for this big rip-off...

Published in October 2010

Nasty small-print surprises

by Neil Faulkner | This product is guaranteed, it's gold, it's platinum, it sounds wonderful! Pity it's just a name.

Six swindles to avoid

by lovemoney.com staff | Watch out for these six swindles!

The biggest foreign currency rip-offs

by Rachel Wait | If you’re off on holiday any time soon, make sure you keep an eye out for these currency rip-offs...

Published in September 2010

Fight back against rip-off Britain

by Rachel Wait | The UK and Ireland are the worst places to live in Europe. Find out how you can fight back...

More rip-offs, scams and swindles

by lovemoney.com staff | As lovemoney.com readers seem to lap up our warnings about everyday rip-offs, we've come up with seven more swindles to shun.

How to find a trustworthy solicitor

by Emma Roberts | Find out how to find a trustworthly solicitor - and complain about one that's treated you badly!

Beat these Ryanair rip-offs!

by Rachel Wait | Ryanair is doing its best to find more and more ways to swindle you out of your hard-earned cash. Here, we highlight the worst Ryanair rip-offs and show you how to avoid them!

Don’t get ripped off by a rogue trader - video script

by Jane Baker | Rogue traders can turn your dream home into a nightmare. Make sure you don’t get caught out.

Published in August 2010

The six biggest train rip-offs!

by Rachel Wait | Travelling by train? Watch out for these rip-offs....

Six dark secrets banks don't tell you

by Serena Cowdy | We reveal six ways your bank might try to pull the wool over your eyes.

Seven rip-offs that prey on your fears

by Serena Cowdy | We highlight the exploitative rip-offs to avoid - and show you how to fight back.

10 rip-offs we all fall for

by Jane Baker | The financial industry is littered with rip-off products. Here are ten of the worst which you should always avoid.

The biggest ways banks rip you off

by Rachel Wait | In a world where everyone is after your money, it’s easy to pay out more than you need to. Here’s how to avoid getting ripped-off ever again!

Get £1,000 compensation for this rip-off - quick!

by Cliff D'Arcy | Nearly three million borrowers could be in line for insurance refunds averaging £1,000 - so what are you waiting for?

The biggest airport rip-offs

by Serena Cowdy | If you're flying off on holiday this summer -- don't get caught out at the airport! Serena Cowdy highlights the scams and swindles you need to avoid.

Five everyday swindles you can’t avoid

by Cliff D'Arcy | Watch out for these terrible rip-offs!

5 big lies that companies tell us!

by Emma Roberts | Avoid being conned by companies! Emma Roberts reveals the fattest lies that companies feed us.

5 big lies that companies tell us! - Video Script

by Emma Roberts | Avoid being conned by companies! Emma Roberts reveals the fattest lies that companies feed us.

The eight biggest summer rip-offs!

by Rachel Wait | Make sure you enjoy the summer to the max and avoid these eight rip-offs!

Published in July 2010

5 common consumer myths busted open - Video script

by Emma Roberts | Don’t be fooled by consumer myths! Emma Roberts finds out what the public really know about their consumer rights and sets the record straight.

5 common consumer myths busted open

by Emma Roberts | Don’t be fooled by consumer myths! Emma Roberts finds out what the public really know about their consumer rights and sets the record straight.

Don’t get ripped off ever again!

by Rachel Wait | In a world where everyone is after your money, it’s easy to pay out more than you need to. Here’s how to avoid getting ripped-off ever again!

Published in June 2010

The worst mobile phone rip-offs ever!

by Serena Cowdy | Are you being ripped off by your mobile phone provider? Find out here.

The seven biggest World Cup rip-offs!

by Rachel Wait | Whatever you’re planning to do to celebrate the World Cup, make sure you don’t fall for these massive rip-offs...

Published in May 2010

The eight worst restaurant rip-offs!

by Rachel Wait | If you enjoy the odd meal in a restaurant, make sure you watch out for these sneaky rip-offs...

The five biggest lies companies tell us

by John Fitzsimons | As a new report reveals rail firms are selling first class tickets for trains without first class seating, we reveal the biggest lies companies tell us - and how to fight back.

Published in April 2010

The 10 most hated financial products

by Neil Faulkner | The number of bad products out there is frightening but, if you are careful, you can steer clear of this minefield.

The five worst Ryanair rip-offs!

by Rachel Wait | Ryanair is doing its best to find more and more ways to swindle you out of your hard-earned cash. Here, we highlight the worst Ryanair rip-offs!

Four sneaky sales tactics exposed

by Serena Cowdy | Make sure companies don’t make a mug of you with these rotten sales tricks!

Published in February 2010

Don't get ripped off in the gold rush!

by Serena Cowdy | Serena Cowdy looks at whether postal gold merchants are worth their weight in it!

How to appeal against parking penalties

by Rachel Robson | Rachel Robson shows you how to fight back against unfair parking tickets.

The worst Valentine's Day rip-offs!

by Jane Baker | We show you five of the biggest rip-offs for 14 February, and reveal cheaper alternatives for budget conscious romantics.

Valentine's Day Rip Offs

by Jane Baker | We show you some of the biggest Valentine's day rip-offs, and reveal frugal alternatives for budget conscious romantics

Valentine’s Day Rip Offs

by Jane Baker | We show you some of the biggest Valentine's day rip-offs, and reveal frugal alternatives for budget conscious romantics

31 legal rip-offs!

by Serena Cowdy | We round up the legal rip-offs you have to face every day!

The 10 biggest retail rip-offs

by Serena Cowdy | Check out the top 10 ways retailers try to rip you off - and find out how to fight back!

Published in January 2010

Watch out for these cold-calling rip-offs

by Serena Cowdy | Serena Cowdy explains how to avoid the five worst cold-calling rip-offs.

Don't fall for the ISA rip-off lie

by Jane Baker | Savings providers are ripping us off, offering lower rates on ISAs than on taxable savings accounts. But watch out for this lie, or your savings will suffer!

5 great deals which actually rip you off!

by Jane Baker | Don't get caught out by these deals which claim to offer great value, but usually do the opposite.

Watch out for this banking rip-off

by Harvey Jones | Harvey Jones explores an extremely sneaky tactic banks use in January to rip you off.