Did You Know Scam Victims Are Sending More Than £240m To Jamaica?

Here's the problem: many of us in the United Kingdom want cash and we want it fast. That's what made the PPI claims industry boom and why claims managers are earning so much. But like some rogue claims companies, we can end up getting scammed.

Lottery scams is another way we get swindled for money. They collect numbers illegally through back-end arrangements with some top telecom companies worldwide.

The thing is, UK's populace, especially the elderly, aren't sending just £1000s. They're sending millions, and we send about £270m yearly to scammers from Africa, Jamaica and other areas of Asia.

We all know that gangs are behind this. But their anonymity is their weapon. So here are…

Ways To Avoid This Situation

Check Credentials

A polite voice talks to you from a call centre. Immediately, their professional tone and mention of specific documentation can make you fall for their death trap. Better make sure you check the credentials behind this service.

Most of these companies will have a website describing their services' detail. Check with authorities regarding the existence of these companies first before proceeding.

Be Sceptical About Anonymous Money-Sending

Anonymous money sending services needed to pay? They're asking you to buy some cash vouchers from financial institutions? Gift cheques for an international grocery line being asked from you? All of these are very sketchy! Drop the phone and forget about it.

Grammar

Perhaps grammar, literally the uneven tone of writing and the use of unconventional phrases in email scams should help you avoid phishing.

Read the sentence carefully. If you spot one single error, forget about the deal.