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Barclaycard rewards transfer to Wise
I am looking to make a transfer to Wise using Barclaycard Rewards Credit Card. The money is to pay for a villa holiday in Spain. I have read terms and condition of Barclaycard Rewards which states there is no charge when using abroad or cash withdrawals. My question is will I be charged a money transfer fee if I transfer…
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Cheapest
Im going to holland for a fortnight. Is it cheaper to send from my bank of scotland account euros to my dutch bank account or is it cheaper to use my chase debit card in holland? Both options will cost of course but what is the cheapest way?
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Paid for Ryan air tickets which have not appeared
My younger sister wanted to visit our older sis. We booked her a return ticket from Manchester. This may be the last time anyone sees big sis .The sight kicked out and no ticket or confirmation came. They HAVE taken money for tickets from her credit card over £200, bur say the emails and phone number are not hers and wont…
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Chase Card or cash for South Africa
I'm going alone on a Titan travel Safari Adventure in South Africa. Most of my meals & drinks are included. I'm hoping to use my Chase Card while there, so exchanging only £50 into Rands. Will my chase card be widely accepted or should I take more cash
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Existing conditions travel insurance
Hi I am asking for my 85 year old Mum who is going to Majorca this month with her 87 year old friend. Mum had lung cancer surgery in November 2022 and they removed all the cancer. At her last checkup in May, her specialist has given her a clean bill of health, said the cancer is gone and there are absolutely no signs of it…
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Best value Edinburgh accommodation in or near centre Jun, Jul, Sep 2023
Having tried unsuccessfully to get a reasonable rate for single occupation in an hotel I wondered if there were any discount sites. I don't want a B&B or guesthouse, just simple accommodation with ensuite. Thanks!
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EVRI - Whole Company a Scam?
Hi Katie, In all seriousness, is EVRI just a massive scam operation, honouring a small number of parcel deliveries to appear legit while taking thousands of pounds of customers money, knowing full well the original retailer is liable for the refund? They seem like crooks to me... Especially after my sixth parcel has just…
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buying from a site you are unsure about
If you buy something from a site which you are unsure about, but use a credit card (and it's over a hundred pounds) as a form of insurance, can you get the money back if a) the site no longer exists and b) you have no email from the site acknowledging your purchase ?
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Social media rent and other adverts
Hi, Me and my partner were looking for rent property via one of the main social media platforms and we have been communicating via email with alleged landlord. The landlord was living in Spain and can't show us the property however, if we are serious to rent she can come over after we paid deposit and reserve the house via…
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Nationwide ppi advise Ltd
Have been trying to get in touch with the company but have not had a reply. They have received a refund from hrmc, which I had confirmation from in the form of a letter. Is this company a scam
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My Boots Advantage card points were stolen. Can I get them back or what can I do?
Hi Katie On 23rd December, over £600 of my Boots advantage card points were used in a store in a London, across 4 transactions and I have been left with £4. My Boots card was locked away at home (where no-one else was present) and I was out of the country on holiday for several weeks before and after this date. This…
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Text messages from family members who have supposedly lost their phone.
Every few weeks I get a text, supposedly that one of my kids has lost their phone. My classic reply is to ask “which one of you now?” To which there is often the reply “the elder one”. I doubt anyone would reply with anything other than their name. I know in the UK you are told to forward the message (or copy and paste) to…
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Investment scams
Various versions of this on Facebook - what can be done to prevent he naive being caught out?
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(Via Instagram) Why are there so many scams and not enough being done about them?
We've received a few questions via MSE's Instagram account. Here's one of them: "Why are there just SO many (scams) and nothing seems to be being done about them?!"
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Cryptocurrency
Is there any platform that is not a scam we all know bitcoin/crypto is a risk but would be great to know from the start if it’s legitimate
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Already redeemed store bought Amazon gift card.
Hi Katie! My daughter recently bought her son a £50 gift card from Tesco which he found had already been redeemed when he tried to use it. He realised that the packaging had been tampered with. Daughter has been to Tesco more than once and they refuse a refund or to investigate as it is Amazons' problem, they say.....…
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What should I do if I think I'm being scammed?
This is a question that pops up a lot on the Forum. If I think I'm being scammed, what should I do?
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How can I be sure a call or text is from my bank?
I'll kick things off with the first question. Sadly we often hear about scammers who call or text people, pretending to be their bank. How can I make sure a call or text that looks like it's from my bank really is?
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Marketplace scam
I’ve been scammed on Marketplace. I’m resigned to the fact there probably nothing I can do but wondered if there is? Facebook have no way of reporting this that I can find. The seller is still listing and not responding to messages. Is there anything I can do?
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What steps can I take to protect myself from scams?
In general, what are some steps I can take to protect myself from scams?
August's Ask An Expert questions and answers, themed around energy
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