December 12, 2007
OAP loses £16,000 in e-mail scam
A widow of 80 lost her savings and almost remortgaged her home after an e-mail scam said she would inherit millions.
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November 28, 2007
‘Scambusters’ catch charity fakes
Bogus charity workers are among those caught by a Powys trading standards scheme.
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November 22, 2007
Government challenges data claims
Tory claims that senior officials were involved in the loss of benefits data are challenged by the Treasury.
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November 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.
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November 2, 2007
Police warning of new e-mail scam
Police in Shropshire issue a warning after complaints about a sophisticated new internet scam.
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