Rip Offs archive

Published in December 2011

Seven things to ditch in 2012

by lovemoney staff | If you don’t want to get ripped-off in the New Year, make sure you get rid of these seven products.

The top eight biggest Christmas cons!

by Cliff D'Arcy | As Christmas 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...

Watch out for this Christmas gift shopping rip-off!

by Emma Lunn | Beware this rip-off when doing your Christmas gift shopping!

Most expensive New Year's Eve parties in the world

by Rosalind Kent | Fancy splashing out on New Year’s Eve celebrations this year? Look no further for inspiration ...

The worst Christmas gifts rip-off... ever!

by Donna Ferguson | Find out why it's not a good idea to use a credit card from a shop to buy Christmas gifts.

Published in November 2011

This year’s biggest Christmas rip-offs

by Rosalind Kent | ‘Tis the season to be jolly, but it can be hard to smile when your bank account is under threat over the Christmas period.

Free trials are a massive rip-off

by Cliff D'Arcy | Can you believe we waste £250 million a year on supposedly 'free' tryouts? Oops.

Published in October 2011

The little rip-offs we all hate!

by Cliff D'Arcy | Every day and in every way, companies pick our pockets. Here are 10 ways they can fleece us.

Published in September 2011

Avoid this sneaky gym membership trap

by Rosalind Kent | Trying to cancel an unwanted gym membership might not be as simple as you think.

Avoid these scammer loan companies

by Robert Powell | Robert Powell takes a look at a loan scam that’s doing the rounds again and explains what you can do to avoid becoming a victim...

Published in August 2011

Four sneaky catches to avoid!

by Serena Cowdy | We highlight the misleading financial wheezes that could cost you dear.

Dodge these rip-off parking fees

by Serena Cowdy | We show you how to fight back against horrendously high parking fees.

Published in July 2011

Three big banking wheezes to avoid!

by Serena Cowdy | We highlight some bad banking practice you need to watch out for.

The secret way Google costs you money

by Donna Ferguson | What’s a Google filter bubble and how does it trap you? Donna Ferguson examines the secret way your searches could be costing you money.

Published in June 2011

MPs concerned by payday loans

by Emma Lunn | This is one way to borrow you really want to avoid...

Published in May 2011

The big 118 rip-off

by Rachel Wait | If you regularly call 118 directory enquiry services, you could be forking out far more than you thought...

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!

Avoid this sneaky rip-off

by Rosalind Kent | The Office of Fair Trading has launched an investigation into extended warranties - are they really worth the paper they're written on?

Published in April 2011

Seven ridiculous wedding expenses

by Rachel Wait | If you’re getting married this year, watch out for these top rip-offs!

Published in March 2011

Watch out for these cold-calling rip-offs

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

The sneaky online ticket rip-off

by Rosalind Kent | With festival season just around the corner, what are your chances of getting a ticket?

Published in February 2011

The cash for gold sham

by John Fitzsimons | The OFT has cracked down on the dodgy practices of five gold-buying firms.

The seven sneakiest secret financial tricks

by Rachel Wait | Make sure you don’t get caught out by these seven sneaky financial tricks...

The six biggest car hire rip-offs

by Rachel Wait | Off on holiday and planning to hire a car? Watch out for these six rip-offs...

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