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French police warn of ‘overpaid tax’ email scam
Email claims recipients are owed money by French tax authorities
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Organised taxi fraud targeted tourists in Paris
Unlicenced drivers overcharged using portable card readers. We look at how to avoid a taxi scam
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Is there a way to check if an email address has been hacked in France?
Following several recent data breaches in France, readers are asking how to spot suspicious activity on their accounts
Investors beware solar power scams
Warning to investors that claims are full of hot air
Investors have been warned to beware offers which suggest high returns, especially of more than 5% or 6%, with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers saying higher returns mean higher risks.
The warning came after investors in wind and solar-power developments lost millions. The AMF has a helpline where people can get information from Epargne Info Service, 01 53 45 62 00
