Consumer and Business Scams and Crime
Doorstep Sales
Age Concern bogus callers (distraction burglary) factsheet
Help the Aged security in the home factsheet
Neighbourhood Watch
Energy Watch doorstep and telephone selling: a guide for gas and electricity consumers
Doorstoppers
Tradeline - vetted tradespeople
Email /Internet Scams
If you have been victim of an United States Internet fraud, you can file your complaint to the Internet Fraud Complaint Centre. The IFCC's mission is to address fraud committed over the Internet.
Internet shopping guide
Dial Up Fraud UK Ltd Information on internet dial up fraud.
Bank Safe Online How to safely bank online and protect your computer from viruses and trojans etc.
Get Safe Online Government and industry backed website that has advice on everything from protecting your PC and dealing with spam email to shopping online and helping your children to surf safely.
Counterfeit Goods
ELSPA the Entertainment and Leisure Publishers Association.
Anti-Counterfeiting Group
Homeworking
The National Group on Homeworking (tel: 0800 174095)
Homeworking scams
Timeshare
Time Share Consumers Association
General scam/crime warning sites
DTi scams page
Metropolitan Police fraud alert page
Rip Off Tip Off
US Federal Trade Commission
Home Office - Protect yourself from identity theft
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