Typical Cons .....
Unfortunately, in every trading area there are people who want to cheat us out of our money. Below are some of the more common cons, but remember there are rogues who are continually devising new ways to get you to part with your money - so, be on your guard and tell us if you know of a rogue trader! For more advice on staying safe from scams see Safefromscams.co.uk
- 'Bargain' holiday deals advertised in travel agents' window displays
- Bogus competitions
- Bogus discounts on household goods
- Bogus homeworking schemes
- Charity collection cons
- Counterfeit goods producers/sellers
- Cowboy builders
- Cowboy repair men
- E-cons
- 'FREE' damp proof surveys
- 'FREE' holidays
- Loan sharks
- Mock-auctions or 'One day sales'
- Money-making schemes that could seriously damage your pocket!
- Rogue car dealers
- Special offers at the supermarket
- Traders who sell underweight fruit and vegetables
- Unscrupulous doorstep traders
- Watered down drinks in pubs