Scams are numerous
and varied. Fraudsters operate from within and outside the UK.
Anyone can be a potential victim. Always be on your guard and
remember:
How to protect yourself against scams
Scams can take
the form of unsolicited prize draws, miracle lotions, pyramid
selling or numerous other examples. You can reduce your chances
of being a scam victim by following this simple advice.
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Read letters,
circulars, brochures and e-mail and text messages carefully
and seek professional help (e.g. an accountant or a
solicitor) if significant money, time or responsibilities are
involved.
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Don't provide
any financial or other personal information before you
establish whether the company or individual is legitimate.
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Don't judge the
credibility of a company or sales person by how
?professional? they or their promotional material or web site
seems.
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Don't fall for
high-pressure sales tactics or put yourself in a situation
which might make you vulnerable.
The following sites provide further information
on Internet security and current scams.
Fraudwatch International:
Anti-Phishing Working Group - Committed to wiping out
Internet scams and fraud:
Home Office Identity Theft website:
http://www.identity-theft.org.uk
Monklands Memoriesis not responsible for the content on
these web sites
Guide
to scams and rip-offs
