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Phishing
Fake emails appearing to come from a bank or credit card company.

Online Fraud
There have been several recent attempts by crooks to make a fake version of a British bank's online website.

Identity Fraud
This is where someone impersonates you without your knowledge or consent - often by stealing discarded or lost documents.

Chain Letters
You receive an unsolicited letter or email with a list of names. According to the letter you will be guaranteed a return of £400,000 for your £10 initial investment.

Affinity Fraud
Investment scams that target members of a group, such as community, religious, ethnic, elderly or professional.

Pyramid Schemes
New recruits are invited by friends and family to "gift parties" in private homes or pubs. Once there, they are told that they can turn a sum of money say, £2,000 into £16,000 in a matter of days.

Advance Fee Scams
A recent example is the Canadian Lottery Scam - more info on this particular one can be found on the OFT's website