Every year, millions of people lose money to scams that come by post or phone. Fake lottery and prize draw wins, bogus psychic predictions, get-rich-quick investment cons and 'miracle' health cures are just some of the tricks scammers try.
Consumer Direct advises to ask yourself the following questions when you receive an offer that sounds to good to be true:
If you've answered 'yes' to two or more of the above questions, you are likely to be dealing with a dishonest attempt to trap you into parting with your money. You should contact Consumer Direct to report the scam, or to get clear and practical advice about what to do: