Hi, I’m Paudio, and I am about to don my tights and cape and take to the skies to protect my fellow citizens. OK, maybe the superhero reference is a little OTT, but in a nutshell, that is what this blog is all about – helping to protect the nation from bad guys.

A couple of years ago, I opened up my credit card statement to find a whopping bill that made my eyes water. It would seem that I had been on a jaunt to the states where I lavishly splashed out on new TVs, sound systems and other high priced tech and gadgetry.

The sting in the tale was that I had ventured no further than my back garden in Leeds and purchased no more than a few cans of beer on my card, having spent up a few days before payday.

Long story short, it turns out I had been scammed. My card details had been illicitly gained and I became a bona fide victim of fraud. Yet what really perplexed me and downright scared me was that I hadn’t the foggiest how I had been swindled.

The whole experience left me feeling vulnerable and violated and I vowed that I would never be duped again. I made it my mission to educate myself on how to protect myself. Whilst I knew the basics, like don’t write down your passwords and don’t tell anyone them, I was surprised to discover just how many more steps I could take to spot scams and ensure that I would not fall victim to them.

In my opinion, scammers are the scum of the earth. Every single penny that falls into their pocket is a travesty. On my site, I will share tips and advice to help you stay safe. From phone scams to cybercrime, fraudsters are finding ever more sophisticated and complex ways to get their hands on your money. Let’s stick together to beat them at their own game!