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Archives for September 2015

virgin emails new email full of spam
gone onto the new g mail, with 866 spam emails, phoned twice as i can not work out how to stop them coming, no one so far their end knows. anyone know what to do?:mad::mad:
Cowboys aren't all in Texas
Take Warning Robs Transport & Haulage Company Ltd of Corby I booked transportation through Shiply for transporting a scooter I'd purchased from private seller near Barnsley to Norfolk. The company above gave the most competitive quote and consequently was chosen and a deposit paid through Paypal. The hassle started right…
I Accidentally Enabled Google Adwords and Started a Campaign! - Arrgghhh!!
Hi Everyone, Der-Brain here has managed to start an ad campaign without even realising it. I have owned a website since 2008 and my webhost is SiteSell, based in Canada. Within SiteSell’s tools there’s a keyword analyser which indicates best profitable keywords to use for various webpages I have written or about to write,…
ICO record fine for nuisance calls company - Home Energy & Lifestyle Management Ltd
Home Energy & Lifestyle Management Ltd (HELM) Glasgow firm fined £200,000 by ICO for automated calls regarding 'free' solar panels ICO news release --> https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/news-and-events/news-and-blogs/2015/09/ico-issues-largest-ever-nuisance-calls-fine/ Monetary penalty notice (follow link to pdf) -->…
Amazon code? crooks!
I bought the £40 suggested gift cards in last months tips email. The free £10 amazon code only applies to items shipped AND held by amazon (which is less than 25% of all their stock), AND it expires after a couple of months ANDDD amazon have cleverly lumped that discount into the same category as shipping discounts, so…
Is this is a scam?
Just tried to pay for lunch with work colleagues - 6 of us paying £15 each via card. I was first to pay and tried with Amex and the waiter says 'sorry sir it's coming up as Void - maybe because it is American Express' and hands me a recent which says 'void' (not 'declined'). I then try to pay with a Visa debit card.…
Someone using my address and phone number?
Earlier this year I received a few phone-calls asking for someone by name who does not live at my address, I'll call them Ms A. I let the first one or two go as a wrong number, but then I noticed they were for the same person, so I started taking notes. One of the phone-calls was from some kind of legal advice service, and…
'All the very best' catalogue
My mum has ordered some items from this company, cheque cleared 28th August, but still no goods arrived. She has called them, and they promised a refund, but nothing yet. Anyone have any experience of these guys - just slow, or a con? thanks for any thoughts JournalGIrl
pets at home you are fab
Been having problems with puppy digestive system and the results after eating. Went to pets at home for a bit of advice on what to give puppy and they recommended a brand of puppy food that would help. ( their own brand in fact) They said give it 2 or 3 days to work, but its worked overnight. So happy and puppy is happier.…
Customer Service in Lidl
I went to Lidl this week as I wanted to take advantage of the loyalty card offer. I picked up soy milk, unusually it was in the chiller despite it stating it needed to be refrigerated only after opening. When I got home I realised it was sweetened, I only take unsweetened so returned with it today (as was needing other…
Benenden Health
Just a warning to others thinking of joining this company. I decided to check with this company if they would be able to help me before I joined them so there would be no nasty shocks. I told them I was on a waiting list for a procedure. I even told them the name of it and specifically asked could they help me get the…
Beware Fake Maxx Digital Electronics!!
Through yet another rubbish purchase - so many lately I am losing count - I have become aware of a reputable US brand name being ripped off and a whole range of dodgy electrical goods being sold here with no technical support. I bought 2 Maxx Digital night vision CCTV cameras from a company who trade on eBay and Amazon…
Amazon - email confirming an order I did not make
This morning I had an email from Amazon notifying dispatch of an order that I did not make. The email was from Amazon and has my correct address etc. I rang my linked CC - nothing had come through to them. I checked my Amazon account online - the order was not showing on my account. So I contacted Amazon support via their…
Elaborate Discover Discounts Scam Sept 2015
Just been sent a very elaborate brochure through the post, not a circular - they do have my address, and they are saying that further to a purchase from Eternal Cosmeceuticals Limited I have a free 30 day trial of this discount club and at the end of the 30 days, if they haven't heard from me otherwise and as mentioned in…
American Golf
Its worse than a used car showroom in there these days. You barely get through the door before they're at your side with 'banter' and all the sales patter. I only wanted a look at all the club sets... thinking about Xmas... but no amount of "I'm only browsing" could shake him off. And I tried a different branch last week,…
hotpoint discounted products
hi all. hope this post is in the correct section. please move if it isn't. a couple of weeks back, there was a 35% discount offer for MSE customers if purchasing from Hotpoint. i wanted to let people know of my experience. i contacted Hotpoint concerning a washer/dryer and saw it on the website that was linked in the…
Redspotted Hanky
I don't post very often but just wanted to warn everyone, it is MIGHTILY difficult to get a refund from this crew. They hide behind obscure terms and conditions and a need, in this technical age, to send a letter to their HQ to get your money back for unused tickets. Very unhappy and over a hundred pounds out of…
Resolver/Nails Inc.
I had a problem with Nails Inc. Had bought a loyalty card and couldn't use the service as they shut the branch without telling me. I was getting no sensible answers from Nails Inc so involved Resolver. The case is now sorted and I got a refund (though sadly not a free product as a way of apologising for the delay which I…
vent and advice - Abel & Cole
I tried a veg box from these suppliers a good few months ago. When I didn't order again the company employees called me daily. I would also get text messages. I blocked the number from calls and texts so no problem. I downloaded a contacts app which seemed to override my settings which saw the calls and texts start again.…
Praise, of sorts- Maplins (aka nice try, but no sale.. yet!)
Wandered into maplins, checking out prices of external memory, to backup laptop.. Initial hard drive I saw was, I thought, a tad dear.. on way out, a 'Maplineer' (their phrase, not mine!) asked if I found what I was looking for. I mentioned memory need, and he pointed over to their range of 'personal cloud' boxes -…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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