Scams are schemes to con you out of your money.
They usually come by post, phone or email.
There are hundreds of scams – fake lotteries and prize draws, get-rich-quick schemes, bogus health cures, investment scams, pyramid selling.
The list goes on
Every year, three million people fall victim in the UK, often losing hundreds or even thousands of pounds. The scammers are clever, and all kinds of people from all walks of life get duped. There’s a scam for everyone – no matter how alert or clued up you think you are.
Spotted a scam?
If in doubt, don’t reply. Instead, bin it, delete it or hang up.
You can also report the scam to Consumer Direct at
www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/scams
If you think you’ve been caught by a scam,
call Consumer Direct for advice on 08454 04 05 06
Content sourced from Scambuster leaflet 2010