Make It So
Just like that. Ministers need to intervene to boost the secondhand electric vehicle market and allay “uncertainty and concerns” over the health of their batteries, […]
scams
Oh, Fer Gawd’s Sake
Sometimes, people deserve to be taken for a ride. When Bella Betterton fell victim to a recruitment scam and had £3,000 stolen, she felt “attacked” […]
They Are Not Sophisticated
In my occasional series about scams and scammers. “Hi Mum it’s me,” said the message, explaining that she had broken her phone and was using […]
Of Course…
Right on it… I am Scott Morgan, director of the claims department with a bank here in London, United kingdom. I wish to notify you […]
I Wouldn’t Be Surprised
The complete ban on petrol and diesel vehicles in seven years time was always an insane idea. As it gets closer, some are breaking ranks. […]
Mum and Dad Scam
This one is still doing the rounds. The text message began: “Hi Dad!”. The sender informed pensioner Graham Price* that their phone had fallen down […]
A Fool and His Money
Facepalm time. An elderly couple were duped into handing over ‘nearly €1million’ to fraudsters after becoming the victims of a so-called ‘pig butchering’ scam. Paul […]
Never Saw That One Coming
Hahahahahaha. Electric car owners will have to pay road tax for the first time, as part of ‘eye-watering’ Budget plans designed to fill a £54 […]