Scams

• ATM machine - email circular

  Crimestoppers has recently received a number of enquiries regarding an email being distributed about robbery at ATM machines with advice wrongly attributed by the charity.

• Bank card ATM thefts

  An informative email has been in circulation recently, highlighting a series of CCTV images to show how criminals can tamper with an ATM to steal your card and PIN number.

• Bogus holiday clubs

  The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) tells you how to spot bogus holiday clubs, including information about how they con you out of money while promising you a dream holiday. [10 September 2008]

• Card fraud

  Card Watch, managed by APACS - the UK payments association, explain the different ways in which you could become a victim of card fraud and how to protect yourself.

• Cash machines - 8 ways to stay safe

  Cash machines are generally very safe to use however LINK has put together a guide on what to look out for when using any cash machine.

• Crimestoppers scams

  Crimestoppers has received reports of a number of scams in which people claim to be representing the charity. Learn about these scams so you don't fall victim to one.

• Phishing

  Find out what phishing is and how to spot a phishing email. Visit the APACS website to have a look at the latest phishing scams that have been reported.

• Spam

  Email spam is a reality for all internet users. Knowing how to spot spam and clean up your email accounts is essentials for keeping criminals out of your personal information. [February 2009]

• Postal delivery scam

  Be aware of a scam that informs victims of a bogus parcel delivery and charges £315 for the phone call to retrieve the phantom parcel. [December 2009]

• Trojans

  Trojans are a type of computer virus that can be installed on your computer without you realising. Read about how you can prevent yourself from being infected by a Trojan.

• Yellow Pages scam

  Fraudsters pretending to be from the Yellow Pages advertising directory have been scamming thousands of pounds out of schools and colleges. [4 January 2010]