Have your say: Scams

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Consumers have been warned to be vigilant against investment scams, the likes of which have tricked Britons out of at least £350m in the past three years, according to government figures.

Unsolicited approaches from crooked investment firms often offer goods with little or no investment potential, as conmen play on ignorance.

Have you been the victim of a scam? Do you think enough is being done to stop this happening? Is the government advice enough?

This is your chance to have your say.

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I think a central reporting centre could be set up so the public could send in details Neil Savage

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Of course there is a need for good legislation to stop clever scams. And sadly there are many people these days looking at depleted pension funds and wondering whether they have been the victim of some clever scam.
Frank Sobey

Quite a few people in my neighbourhood have been investing in something which claims to give anything up to 500% return over two years, and I have heard of individuals investing as much as £50,000. I am convinced this is a pyramid scam.
Sandra

I have received several scam approaches on overseas shares, the Nigerian scam, and also cowboy builders. I think a central reporting centre could be set up so the public could send in details and action could be taken nationally. This would also provide information on the size of the problem, and trends.
Neil Savage

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