
Scams are schemes to con you out of your money. They usually come by post, phone or email. Every year, three million people fall victim, losing an average of £850 each, and sometimes a great deal more. For more information visit the OFT website: www.oft.gov.uk The scammers are clever, and all kinds of people from all walks of life get duped. If you let down your guard, you too could become a victim. Between the 1-26 February 2010, Scamnesty bins will be placed around the country in public places so you can bin those pesky scam letters you have received in the post. As well as letters and mailers some scammers send mails, text messages or will call you at your home. Now you can report these phone calls and forward us your suspected scam emails and websites and help us to beat the scammers! This ad was created by the Office of Fair Trading with Consumer Direct Consumer Direct provides online consumer advice on Directgov: www.direct.gov.uk
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