Many airlines including easyJet, Virgin, and British Airways have all placed their names on various types of credit cards that with continual use can allow flyers to earn free trips to different destinations located all over the world. However, the question on most consumers’ minds is if these reward programmes actually will add up and […]
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Online fraudster used ex-girlfriend's details on his crime spree
An online villain, otherwise known as a fraudster, has recently been apprehended by authorities for using stolen and fake IDs for financial transactions. To make matters worse, he used his ex-girlfriend’s details that paved his way to go on a shopping spree worth £17,000. The name of this online villain is Barry Dockerty, whose ex-girlfriend […]
Probation for woman who sold stolen jewellery on eBay
Three years probation was meted out on a Dummerston woman who was found guilty of committing fraud after she sold on eBay the jewellery she stole from her employers. US Attorney Doherty said Andrea Carrasquillo will be confined in her home for four months followed by another four mouths of curfew. She was also ordered […]
Heating helpline assists homeowners in choosing the right solar heating
Expert advice is issued from Heating Helpline for homeowners who are considering purchasing fitted hot water solar panels – with guides on how they can turn away from the rip-off actions of the numerous “solar cowboys” who are operating in the UK. With the outstanding rise in energy bills in households over a course of […]
Alternative to online passwords is finally with us
The problem of passwords is not new, and several companies have tried to come up with alternative authentication systems that would eliminate the need to remember complex passwords for everything we do online. Now, a new alternative has seen the light of day with Lenovo and PayPal introducing the Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) system which […]
PayPal set to revamp their system
Over the years, PayPal has gathered a reputation for frustrating customers based on their overzealous filters, all in the name of fighting fraud and criminal activities. The verification processes often leave users with a sense that they are being subjected to ridiculous procedures in order to conduct business, and sometimes sees people separated from their […]
Amazon warned about shipping shoddy goods from China
The Consumer Fraud Centre is asking Amazon to stop shipping their goods directly out of China without first checking to make sure that there are not environmental hazards. The news comes right after a legal action was launched against several top retailers about possible carcinogens being placed in baby products. The CFC has asked Amazon.com […]
Hackers access government website to highlight security flaws
It has been revealed that computer hackers have been able to get hold of the personal details belonging to dozens of job seekers on the government run Universal Jobmatch website and have said that they did it purely to highlight the vulnerability of the website. The data they have been able to access includes national […]
Go Green with White Goods – Eco Friendly Tips and Money Saving Tricks
Whether you’re looking to add some eco-friendly practices to your laundry and household routine to protect the environment or simply want to save a little extra cash on your energy bills, there are a variety of useful tips and tricks you can carry out to make this process a lot more eco-friendly and less painful […]
New Facewatch app targets mobile phone theft
Facewatch, as a direct response to the increasing public frustration at the amount of mobile phone thefts, have announced that they are launching a personal theft reporting app that will effectively be a public version of their already hugely successful online system for reporting business crimes. This new app allows the public to report the […]