Nigerian email conmen fall into their targets’ net

Scam-baiting - replying to emails from Nigerian fraudsters and stringing the con artists along with a view to humiliating them as much as possible - is becoming increasingly popular.

Email con tricks

Sarah Left explains how not to be 'phished in' by the latest email scam to hit your inbox.

A mixed bag of online goodies

Banking online has never been more popular. Sandra Haurant looks at the new big four.

Friend or foe?

Banking and shopping online is very convenient - but is it safe? Marianne Curphey looks at the security issues that still surround internet banking and offers some sage advice.

Getting onboard with online banking

The number of online accounts in the UK was 10 million in 2002. Everyone's doing it - but how do you get started? Kathleen Hennessy investigates.

Internet banking: how was it for you?

Two customers' stories.