Tag: scams
Mobile phone users to be ‘better protected’ from text message scams under new rules
It comes as 100 million suspicious messages were reported to mobile providers last year. …
‘£473 letter’ to be sent to some workers by HMRC
HMRC has issued an urgent warning to all UK workers as it urges them to take note of one particular letter that could mean they’re owed an average of £473 …
Brits issued urgent scam warning as pensioner loses £40,000 to cruel fraudsters
More than seven million UK adults have been hit by a scam in the past year, with 20% of them “significantly affected” by the financial loss. …
Britons urged to make ‘powerful’ inheritance move to protect estates from fraudsters
EXCLUSIVE: One crucial move can help people protect themselves from fraudsters who have been lodging false claims in the hope of pocketing assets. …
Banks ‘miss chances’ to tackle rise in ‘vicious’ scam costing Brits £11,222 each
The Financial Conduct Authority discovered some missed opportunities by banks to thwart scams. …
DWP says ‘don’t do anything’ in winter fuel payment warning
The DWP has issued a warning to people over State Pension age ahead of winter fuel payment landing in bank accounts later this year …
Christmas shoppers urged to do simple job by November to avoid paying a fortune
As the Christmas consumer season goes into overdrive, shoppers have been advised to do one thing to avoid paying over the odds. …
DWP update on ‘automatic’ £150 payment to soon land in accounts
The DWP’s one-off payment is usually handed out between October and March. …
State pensioners urged ‘be on high alert’ over new energy payment scam
Fraudsters are using “increasingly sophisticated” tactics to con victims into handing over personal details. …
State pensioners told not to apply for £150 Warm Home Discount
Pensioners have been told not to apply for the Winter scheme. …
