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Scams Homepage

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If you are offered something which appears to be too good to be true it probably is. A scam is designed to make you think you will benefit from something when you will actually lose out. Whether you are a consumer or a business you may receive a telephone call, e-mail, letter or fax which convinces you to part with your money.  There are hundreds of types of scam, all with the same objective – to con you out of your cash!

Common scams include fake lotteries, prize draws and get rich quick schemes. They may appear legitimate and often you do not realise you have been ripped off until it is too late. The following pages will give you advice on how to spot a scam and what you can do to protect yourself.

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