How to Check a Lender Is Legitimate (and Spot Clone Firms)
Before you borrow, confirm the lender is real and authorised. This guide explains how to use the FCA Register, how clone-firm…
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How to Spot Loan Scams and Impersonation
Advance-fee fraud, loan-fee scams and clone firms explained — the red flags that give loan scammers away, and exactly how to…
Staying Safe Online: How to Avoid Impersonation Scams
A practical guide to spotting and avoiding impersonation scams, where fraudsters pose as trusted banks, companies or people…
How to Verify Employment, a Payslip or a P60
Landlords and lenders often need to verify a payslip, P60 or employment. Here is what these documents show, how to check they are…
How to Spot Phishing Emails
Phishing emails try to trick you into handing over passwords, money or personal details by posing as a company you trust. Here…
What Is Social Engineering?
Social engineering is the art of manipulating people into giving up information or access, rather than hacking the technology…