Pay attention here – this is important stuff. Here at the PaydayUK Command Centre we are less than pleased with the shenanigans of online scammers. Whether they’re after your money or your identity, these cowardly types have gone far enough, and it’s time you armed yourself with the information necessary to spot them when they try to attack.

How to spot – or avoid – the enemy

Some of the most despicable types are the payday loan scammers – they deserve to be court martialled. When you’re being assaulted on one side by a cash crisis, it’s not always easy to realise that a scammer is sneaking up on the other flank. And it’s when your defences are down that they could strike. So here are some more weapons for your armoury: