Scams

We provide guidance on some of the most common scams and how to not get caught out. From ‘dating online’ to ‘advance fee fraud’ we have guides to stop you from getting scammed. You can submit your suspected scams over at our consumer forum in the scam section. You can search for your suspected scam or scammer using the search feature on the right.


Identity Theft

Warning Signs of Identity Theft (more accurately – when someone fraudulently impersonates you in order to obtain credit or steal money). You noticed one the following things happening: You go to check your bank balance and money is missing from your account.... read more
Advance Fee Fraud

Advance Fee Fraud

This is probably the most common scam on the internet or via mail. In a nutshell, you are asked to help move a large sum of money in return for a share. The catch is you have to pay an ‘advance fee’ to get the ball rolling…

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Psychic Scams

These are a disturbing scam from fake (assuming they are not all fake) psychics claiming something bad will happen unless some money is paid.

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