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Archive for February, 2008


02/20, 2008

Losing cash is a dead cert in tipster scam

A growing number of people reveal they have been caught out by racing pundit scams, costing them an estimated £1m

02/17, 2008

Council acts to prevent scam mail

A Kent council takes action against scam letters and emails which blight letterboxes and email in-boxes.

02/13, 2008

Scammers netting £100m every year

Bogus lotteries and prize draw scams are costing people in Northern Ireland £100m a year, Trading Standards says.

02/12, 2008

Lottery scam victim loses £10,000

Police are called in after a Gloucester man loses more than £10,000 in a lottery scam.

02/06, 2008

Public asked for mail scam help

Trading Standards want Dundee residents to assist them in bringing to justice those behind mail scams.