UK consumers warned over offers of money to open betting accounts in their names

01/01/2025 13:54 The Guardian

Specialists raise alarm over companies such as Moneyful promoting ‘easy money’ in exchange for personal detailsConsumers struggling to pay bills over the festive season have been urged not to sign up with companies that offer money in exchange for personal details in order to open multiple betting accounts in their name.Fraud prevention and consumer specialists raised the alarm after the Guardian highlighted one such company, Kent-based Moneyful Ltd, which promoted the chance to make “easy money” over the festive period. Continue reading...

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