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Why Cant I Send A Private Message?
Hi I dont want to clog the boards up, so tried to send a private enquiry a few times, but it isnt sending and not logging. ??
bergen
Used MSE to get quotes for Car Insurance on expiry, and was delighted with quotes and offer of £25 Cash Back from MSE. However 2 months down the line no Cash Back and absolutely no response to queries as to why, VERY disappointing and dont know what to do next?
Change the signature
Hi there! Not sure if this is the right place to post this, sorry if it isnt! I would like to know how to change the signature? When I go in my details, it allows me to change my location, etc, but I cant edit my signature... Thank you for your help!
Apologies for slowness on the forum
Hi folks, As you will undoubtedly have noticed, the forum has been suffering from some pretty extreme slowness over the past couple of days. We're really sorry about this - the MSE techie team has been working flat out since the weekend investigating the causes and possible soutions to this - and they are still looking…
User has IP address banned for no obvious reason
One of 'my' users has reported his IP address has been banned. He is not a troublemaker - I can't remember a single problematic post from him! (I've had a quick look at past posts, and see no problems). Forum error?
emails in triplicate
I have over the last month or so been receiving Martin's Money Tips in triplicate to try and overcome this I unsubscribed 3 or 4 times then waited a while to see if any arrived and none did. I then subscribed again to receive the Tips via email and yet again I am receiving 3 every week, can anyone explain why ? Regards
Log in problems
Hi all, Has anyone been experiencing log in difficulties with MSE for the last hour or so? I keep getting redirected to google searches, not at all related to MSE when trying to log in? PS: Meant to add that I'm having to log in via Google Chrome, rather than my normal AOL sign in. Many thanks in advance... :beer:
Forum RSS feeds have stopped working?
All the forum RSS feeds are no longer working this morning. e.g. for this board, it should be: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/external.php?type=RSS2&forumids=50 That is a bit frustrating, as I use the RSS feeds to keep on top of new threads on my boards. Perhaps this is a result of the measures you took last night to…
site running slow?
Is it just me or is MSE slowing down to a dawdle again?
Missing spam buttons?
Is there any reason why the spam button is not currently available on the Other Reclaiming: Lost Assets, Mortgage Fees & More sub-forum please?
Why can't you delete your details?
If someone doesn't want an email address given to remain "on the books" what can they do. Why is it not possible simply to delete this information? I would have thought the data protection act would cover being able to remove such information, but maybe I'm wrong??
Suspicious request for log in to access forum thread???
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1434775 Can someone explain why this particular thread demands a username and password to enter. I have never come across this before in any of the forums, but do not think I will risk it, and I find it particularly suspicious with GCPC, I dont know why that is, I guess since…
Formatting changed?
Hi, I've noticed on comps board and on signatures since yesterday afternoon that alot of symbols etc have been replaced with ampersands !!!!! and digits, My sig had musical notes and yesterday that changed to an Ampersand and digits like an ascii code. A few comps links have appeared like this too. I'm presuming the forum…
Financial Education - Hypocrisy
Simple question, how can Martin and this site keep a straight face while banging on about how me simply must have financial education in schools while publishing misleading rubbish that confuses people about money even more like this:…
Amazon Discount Finder problem?
In my weekly e-mail there was a link to the Amazon Discount Finder. However, and maybe I'm being a bit thick here, when I click on the link, it just takes me to a box asking for my e-mail address to receive the weekly e-mail. But I already receive the weekly e-mail. That's how I found out about the discount finder. I was…
Spam PM
Hi I didn't open it (put was puzzled how to delete) and now deleted VIP members only ! 7 - benyoyo232 On top of spam email it is annoying!!!
Thank you to the "MSE" team
Martin & Team I just thought this thank's was appropriate seeing how you've been given non stop grief over the last 24 hours over this "Spam Email/Hack" I've only been a user since April i think. In that time i've managed to claim back PPI on my own (Thanks Di !) and have battered down some debts i owe. I'm far from…
Debt advice
Hi there, I've a few issues which I hope someone out there will be able to advise me on. I have got a sub-prime mortgage with Start Mortgages, the property was bought for 235,000, 160,000 mortgage and the rest cash. The property is rented at present but is still not covering the monthly payments. I tried selling but I…
IMPORTANT! Have you received an email to your forum username?
NEW UPDATE 10/12/10 - PLEASE READ Hi folks, We just wanted to update everyone about what has been going on for the past couple of weeks since this thread was originally posted. The technical team here has been working incredibly hard both investigating and making changes. Thank you to all the users above who’ve been…
Tesco love film offer (3month free trail)
need some advice please, recieved a email from mse, offering tesco 3 month free period with tesco bonus points. i have now just been charged after 2 weeks? can anyone confirm or deny that they offer which i am sure was sometime in late september early oct that it was 3 months or 14 days as they are stating? thanks, andrew

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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
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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
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
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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