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BT Broadband
Had a call from someone who claimed to be from BT and they said they could see on their system that there were issues with my broadband. The phone number was a sort of local one to me ( looked like a residential one so presume it's been asked somehow ). Asked me to check my BB speed, which I did via an app on my phone. He…
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Car hire scam charges
I have recently returned from Malaga, Spain where I hired a car via an internet booking with OK Mobility ( 1.7 * on Trustpilot) for the period 31/12/22 - 5/01/23. I had previously hired a car long term with this company without incident, hence I ignored the rating. After leaving the airport and travelling to my hotel a…
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Diesel emissions claims
I see messages across social media stating diesel emissions claims will end January 2023. I see many companies advertising being able to process claims for owning a diesel car in the past for being misled into buying these cars. I am worried this might be a scam. I remember PPI claims in the past where a lot of companies…
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Problem with Revolut and a scam merchant
Hi! I have difficulty with Revolut, I wonder if you can give an advice. In a few words, I have several transactions (trading deposits) in dispute (all to the same merchant that appeared to be a scammer not from UK). Revolut refused to process some transactions, but started the chargeback process for the remaining ones and…
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Crypto scam
I was scammed aug 22 out of £10000. I authorised the payment from my bank to my Binance account under instruction from the scammer. Whilst in my Binance they withdrew it. Long and short first direct would not do anything saying it was a me to me and not covered by the APP code. It is being investigated by Financial…
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Freelancing gravity data
Hi I was contacted by someone who said they were doing freelancing for a company called gravity data. They said they would train me and I've been speaking to them and just started the online training but they gave me an account to login too and they said I need to click 'start driving data' this is to be done 40 times and…
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MyHeritage auto renewal ‘scam’
My account with this genealogy website has just been automatically renewed after 1 year with no prior notification of renewal date and amount. Last year I took out an initial subscription costing £77.86 but rarely used my account, yesterday I received an email telling me my subscription had been automatically renewed for…
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(Via Instagram) How can scam victims rebuild their trust?
We've received a few questions via MSE's Instagram account. Here's one of them: "Parents in 70s scammed. 6 mths to sort out. They're mortified. How to rebuild trust?"
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(Via Instagram) What are the latest scams to be aware of?
We've received a few questions via MSE's Instagram account. Here's one of them: "What are the latest scams to be aware of?"
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Power Generators and OFGEM and the ECO economics of Solar Power
My question is does anyone else think that SEG tariffs are a scam. I get charged 34p per KwH of power I use , thanks government for keeping it so low!!. My solar panels when it's sunny , generate more power than I can use/store (I have a battery) and they pay me 4p hmmm. I don't really agree with windfall taxes on oil…
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Replacement of ordered goods online before delivery
I'm aware via various posts on your forum that there seems to be a growing number of instances where expensive goods such as laptops or iphones are ordered online, but when they arrive and the package is opened inside is something cheap of similar weight, such as a bag of rice. As it is then impossible to return the…
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Discount Gift Cards
I have had a couple of bargains in the past by using Money I have banked in a Cashback site to buy discounted Gift Cards. Then it was Zeek. Are there any similar sites around ? You can still buy the Gift Cards with Cashback but they are just Face value.
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If I buy something in the sales, what are my return rights?
Chipping in with a question that gets asked a lot elsewhere on the Forum. What are my return rights if I've bought something in the sale?
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Black Friday or Christmas sales - which is best?
I'll get things started with the first question. Am I more likely to find a bigger discount during Black Friday OR the pre-Christmas sales?
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Over 65s
Hi, what deals are available for the over 65 folk amongst us, please?
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Are fancy advent calendars worth it? any deals around?
So many beer/candle/bath bomb/stationery advent calendars out there. Are they a gimmick or are they good value? Thankyou.
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Looking for a 10inch drawing tablet for my son for Christmas
My 11 year old son loves drawing and sketching. He has asked for a drawing tablet for Christmas. I have absolutely no idea about them. I am not sure how much to spend. Just needs to be a decent enough size. I have looked on Amazon. The prices range start around £40. Can anyone point me in the right direction of what I need…
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Xbox deals/Xbox bundle deals?
Where's best to find deals on Xbox consoles before Xmas? Also open to getting Xbox bundle deals which include popular games. Thinking of presents for the nephews.
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Buying a gift in Japan from the UK....?
Google hasn't been my friend on this one, so looking for some bright ideas! My lovely Japanese friend's birthday is coming up next week, and I have left to too late to post a gift to her in Japan (without it costing a small fortune!). I'm wondering if there's some fabulous service where I can buy a gift in Japan and have…
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Virgin media
I am already a Virgin media customer and AGAIN they are hiking my price up - as they are advertising special deals to new customers, is this legal ?
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