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Tradesmen: the Good, the Bad, the Facts...

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Dealing With Harassment and Intimidation from a Tradesman
Know your rights when a tradesman intimidates or harasses you and how to stand firm as their employer.
I've Won a Prize But They Want Me to Send Some Money
Prize draw scams ask you to pay upfront fees for winnings you never entered, here's how to spot and avoid them.
Doorstep Salesman Talked Me Into Changing My Gas Supplier
A doorstep gas salesman pressured you into signing a contract, but you have seven days to cancel with no penalties.
Roofing Scams and How to Spot Them
Roofing scammers use fake problems and high-pressure tactics to con homeowners, here's how to spot and avoid them.
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The Latest Investment Scams
Con artists are using old tricks with new twists to pressure people into risky investments in wine, gems and penny stocks.
Sale and Rent Back Schemes: Scam or Not?
Sale and rent back schemes can seem like a lifeline when you're drowning in debt, but many turn out to be traps that cost you your home.
Scam Awareness Month
Common scams are still catching people out in the UK, from fake lotteries to bogus holiday clubs and concert ticket sites.
What to Look Out for With Electrical Testing Companies
Watch out for door-to-door electrical testing scams that pressure you into unnecessary rewiring work.
What Are The 'Tricks' at a One Day Sale?
One day sales offering steep discounts on electronics are usually scams, here's what happens and why you should avoid them.
Do I Have to Pay a Fee Upfront to Get My Book Published?
Legitimate publishers don't charge upfront fees, if someone's asking for money before publishing your book, it's likely a scam.
Doorstep Salesman Talked Me Into Changing My Gas Supplier
A doorstep gas salesman pressured you into signing a contract, but you have seven days to cancel with no penalties.
Should I Send Money in Response to a Work From Home Ad?
Work-from-home envelope-filling ads that ask for upfront fees are scams, here's why you shouldn't send money.
Should I Have to Pay to Join This Moneymaking Scheme ?
Pyramid selling schemes promise easy money but rarely deliver, and you'll likely lose cash if you join one that prioritizes recruitment over actual sales.
I've Won a Prize But They Want Me to Send Some Money
Prize draw scams ask you to pay upfront fees for winnings you never entered, here's how to spot and avoid them.
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