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SPAM Tuesday 31st October
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Spam Monday 30 October
Black magic spammer: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/member.php?u=2652441
Spam Sunday 29th October
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MSE energy club log in
Is there a problem with the energy club at the moment? I have tried to log in this evening & it is saying my login attempt wasn't successful, then it doesn't recognise my email address if I try to reset my password but i'm absolutely sure i've inputted the right combination, i've even tried another email address I use but…
Fake user ID
I have been trolled in the past and accused of being someone that I am not but this is a step too far. My username has been copied by substituting a capital O in the middle, they have copied my avatar and my signature and also started new threads by copying old ones that I started ages ago. I have been made aware that this…
Spam Saturday 28th October
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Home Pages
I have just SPAMMED yet another poster who has posted with the aim of promoting their own business through a website. What function does MSE think a home page for a poster achieves?
SPAM Fri 27 Oct
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SPAM Thursday 26th October
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SPAM Wednesday 25th October
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Spam Wed 24th October
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/search.php?do=finduser&u=2650841 Our Black Magic Spammer has already got his 10 post badge
Spam Tuesday 24th October
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Spam Monday Oct 23rd
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Unread posts link not working
Hi To the left of each thread title is a little dot that can be green, orange or grey. If it is green, clicking it should take me to the first unread post in a thread I've already viewed. This isn't working for me - clicking it just refreshes the page I'm on. Is this a problem just for me, or is it a site issue? SP
SPAM Sat 21 Oct
Egyptian electrical appliance spam! Must have them pre-prepared, as he's adding them up fast, needs PPR'ing really. In the meantime, you know what to do http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/member.php?u=2650067
Spam Thurs 19
Long term US spammer. Every third or fourth post contains links to US sites, but enough believable content to hide it. http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/member.php?u=2465908
Spam Weds 18
Arabic washing machine repair spam. Yes, you did read that correctly. http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/member.php?u=2649134
Spam Wed Oct 18th
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/member.php?u=2649134 Here we go again -
dark theme?
forgive me if this is in the wrong place, but i wasn't sure where else to put it. is there a dark theme option for MSE forums? or a way i can have a black / navy option it makes things much easier for me to read.
SPAM Tuesday 17th October
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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
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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