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Scam warning: fake Clarks Shoes websites

George Martin

We’ve been made aware of fake adverts for Clarks Shoes circulating on Facebook. Here’s what you need to keep an eye out for to avoid being scammed.

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Scam watch: beware suspect caller requests

Faye Lipson

A suspicious phone call followed a halted bank transfer for this member of the public. Here’s why you should always be wary of unexpected contact.

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Scam alert: fake Currys PC World Facebook page

Hannah Downes

A scam Currys PC World page claims it’s giving away Samsung TVs for free, but the page is fake and just wants to draw you in – here’s why.

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by Chris Gorst on 15 January 2020

Could apps help you manage debt?

Would you use an app that links to your bank account to help manage debt? Our guest explains more on the week of Open Banking’s second anniversary.

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by Lauren Merryweather on 8 January 2020

Scam warning: Santander security email

A convincing fake Santander email has been circulating during the New Year, asking customers to update their online banking security. Here’s what it looks like.

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by Thomas Holloway on 3 January 2020

Legal advice: ‘no-show’ clause challenged

Ever had trouble with a contract term you felt was unfair? Here’s how we were able to help a member challenge a ‘no-show’ clause that left her out of pocket.

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by Faye Lipson on 27 December 2019

Scam watch: eBay scammer raises hell

A hellish few weeks followed after Anthony received a message out of the blue on eBay demanding a $500 refund. Here’s how this cloned account scam works.

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by Adam French on 23 December 2019

Why I don’t want a gift card this Christmas

I hate to sound so Scrooge-like just before the big day but… I really don’t want a gift card this Christmas. Aren’t they just cash with strings and a deadline?

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by Jane Wallace on 16 December 2019

What does the Queen’s Speech mean for consumers?

With the dust barely settled from the General Election, today the Government outlined its legislative agenda for the coming year. So what does it mean for consumers?

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