What lies within is a great little wake up call to some of us that get complacent about some things. It does not fill you with all the information that you would require to be safe from every scam artist out there, but it refreshes your 'scam-alert' impulses and makes you smile at some of the japes.

A little taster is one scam in which you see an advert in the local rag claiming "52 cigarette lighters for £5". It looks a good enough deal at 10p each and you send your money off. What you get back in return, is a box of 52 safety matches. Does what it says on the tin, but you are £4.80 out of pocket.

A great stocking filler present or something to amuse for a small time.

It could almost be a 'how to save money book'!! There are so many books on how to save money and very few on what to be aware of that could potentially save your cash simply by not falling victim to low life criminals - not to mention the hassle/stress that comes with losing cash, credit cards and passports when travelling.

A close friend is about to go on six month trip of a life time, and I have put together a survival kit for her - of course SCAM will be right at the top.

Highly recommended