Scammers can come in a variety of guises, e.g. bogus callers, cowboy builders, cold call conmen, rogue traders and email swindlers.
There's a scam out there for everyone. If you let down your guard and think that you won't be fooled, then you too could become a victim.
Scammers are becoming more sophisticated and aim to con us all. Deceptive premium rate competition scams, bogus sweepstakes and lotteries, get-rich quick schemes and fake health cures are some of the favoured means of separating the unwary from their money. And the number of scams just keeps on growing.

You should report scams and suspected scams to Consumer Direct. No matter how small the scam. It is important that the scammers are stopped. If you suspect it - report it!

To find out more contact Consumer Direct, the government-funded telephone and online service offering information and advice on consumer issues.

Consumer Direct is funded by the Office of Fair Trading and delivered in partnership with Trading Standards. A team of trained advisers will be available to provide clear, practical, impartial and free advice to help consumers sort out problems and disagreements with suppliers of goods and services. If it is appropriate, they may forward details of a complaint to an agency that is authorised to take direct action, such as Trading Standards Services.

For Consumer Advice phone Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06
or visit the Consumer Direct website www.consumerdirect.gov.uk