Financial fraud is on the rise in the UK. But if you think it’s unlikely you’d be affected by it, think again. Conmen target people of all ages and from all walks of life. And they’re getting more and more clever about how they take your money from you.

Thankfully there are fraud specialists in this country who are fighting the scammers in an attempt to make your money safer. But it’s also up to all of us to be on our guard too. Many financial scams look and sound completely genuine, which explains why so many people are conned out of their hard-earned cash. That’s why keeping up with the scammers’ tricks is a good way of keeping your money where it belongs – in your pocket.

Avoiding Personal Fraud Helpsheet