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Archive for November, 2007


11/28, 2007

‘Scambusters’ catch charity fakes

Bogus charity workers are among those caught by a Powys trading standards scheme.

11/22, 2007

Couple lose savings in Lotto scam

A couple from County Durham are conned out of £9,500 after being duped by a Spanish Lottery scam.

11/22, 2007

Government challenges data claims

Tory claims that senior officials were involved in the loss of benefits data are challenged by the Treasury.

11/16, 2007

Warning of bogus lottery letters

Islanders are being warned to be on the look out for bogus Spanish lottery letters that have arrived in Guernsey.

11/14, 2007

New European ’scams busting’ body

Consumers get a new ally to help resolve problems with goods, flights and holidays sold by firms in Europe.