According to Consumer Direct, around three million Brits fall prey to mass marketing scams every year. Figures may actually be even higher than this since many don’t even report their experiences. It is extremely difficult to reunite yourself with your hard earned cash if you fall victim to such scamming, so let’s have a look

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Getting paid to sit online and answer survey questions sounds like easy money. But the dream of idly clicking away and watching the cash mount up may not be as simple as it sounds. There are risks and pitfalls that both survey-takers and the companies commissioning them need to be aware of. Before you go

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If you’re temporarily struggling financially, it can be a good idea to borrow what you need. While not getting a loan is always the best advice you can follow, there are times when they can prove to be useful. At one time lenders would only lend thousands of pounds to borrowers. However, with the rise