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Lions Prizes e-mail
Hi, I received an email from Lions Prizes advising I’d won a prize and to give their winners phone line a call to claim my prize. The only competition that I have entered through them was this one that doesn’t close until 31st July: https://lionsprizes.com/campaign/win-a-mercedes-c63-lions I’ve got a feeling it’s a…
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Shop & Scan
As the Shop and Scan thread is getting long now and people are asking for referrals I thought it was about time for a new thread. Old thread here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/321950 Please note that registration is by invite only but you can register your interest in joining the panel here…
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Group thread: Heathrow Gatwick Manchester & other Airport drop-off PCNs - easy: how to appeal & win
DO NOT PAY ANY OF THE PARKING COMPANIES ISSUING DROP-OFF PCNs. Advice will change as & when the Government introduce the new statutory Code of Practice and new Appeals Service. And when the companies concerned finally learn (after statutory regulation forces them) how to treat consumers fairly and put up clear signs.…
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How to officially complain to Amazon for overdue refunds....
Hi Forumites Really need any advice on where to go to complain about £500 worth of Amazon refunds that haven't been made for almost 1 year now..... My dad placed approx 37 orders with Amazon on May 17th 2024 for three different items. We now know that he had the start of dementia. My mum realised when the orders started…
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HD Law in Bradford - anyone else being intimidated by them due to PPI refunds from years ago?
Hello everyone. I'll try to keep this brief. Almost 2 years ago, I reclaimed PPI from a company using the Resolver site. They refunded me via a cheque in the post and that was it. Two weeks ago, I received a letter demanding I pay over £900 to HD Law in Bradford for their services in getting me the refund back in 2019!…
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Lions Prizes, Good Life Plus and Good Fanz comps
Hi all, We've been made aware that entering competitions or claiming prizes being offered by Lions Prizes, Good Life Plus and Good Fanz can require people to sign up for a free trial with them. Given our stance on online competitions that require payment to enter (and to avoid users being charged for trials they might…
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2026/2027 transferring a cash ISA from Trading 212 to another provider
Hi all. I'm looking for a cash ISA provider that will accept transfers of an existing ISA from Trading 212. I tried Virgin Money, but their list of providers that they'll accept transfers from doesn't include T212. Someone recommended Principality Building Society; I've spoken to them, and they confirm that they can't do…
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eToro Cash ISA 'transfers in'
This ISA currently looks pretty good, but I'm having a nightmare opening it or transferring in. Has anyone succeded? The terms are below, but when I chat to their AI bot I'm either told the product doesn't exit or that it exists but doesn't allow transfers, or that I don't exist, or that nothing exists anymore… ● Open an…
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Potential scam of a company and credit card won’t refund
Hi all I ordered some dresses from a company called Olvia Rose London. I paid a lot of money for what I received - cheap dresses which weren’t “luxury” as described. They didn’t fit so I wanted to return and get my money back. The website states 30 days money back guarantee but have a length return process - take pictures…
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How can you confirm a bank payment was actually sent (without relying on screenshots)?
I’ve had a couple of situations where there’s been a dispute over whether a payment (e.g. rent) was actually sent, and it ends up going back and forth with screenshots or bank statements. Is there a more reliable way to confirm whether a payment has genuinely been made from someone’s account, without relying on what they…
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Council Tax Band Challenge failed
Hi there, I’m in need of advice. I’ve lived in my property nearly 8 years and have only just been made aware that my council tax is too high. I’m in band D for a 2 bed semi-detached property built in 2018 and as this was my first house purchase, I was not aware that this is not normal, especially for my house value. I have…
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Advice On What To Do With 5 Small Work Pensions.
Hello Guys. I have had a chat with Pension Wise in the past, it was ok but they advised that i speak to a financial adviser regarding what to do with my 5 work pensions. Im 56 and i retire in 11 years, im not working due to multiple health problems. I get PIP and UC. I have always grudged paying into a pension, thats why…
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Making tax digital questions
Hi, I’m a taxi driver and up to now I’ve written all my income and expenses in a book which I total up at the end of the year and send to my accountant that then does my SA. I have some questions about MTD, my accountant has said that I don’t need to do anything different other than give him the figures every quarter is…
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North Greenwich Blue Badge car park
Hi all, I’ve read the NEWBIES thread and would really appreciate some advice on my situation. PCN details: Issued by Saba Park Services UK Limited Location: North Greenwich (near The O2) Date of issue: 29/10/2025 Reason: “Failing to fully display a valid Blue Badge in a Blue Badge reserved area” This was a windscreen…
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absolute scam: vouchersent £25 gift card (Santander)
Was meant to get my £25 gift card for switching to Santander by 10th march. Nothing. I email vouchersent on 15th march and 25th march. Nothing. April 14th they email back asking for information I'd already provided in my initial emails to them. April 22nd they come back saying: "we could only accept queries up until the…
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Private CCTV in communal area
I would appreciate any advice regarding the use of private CCTV in a communal area. The situation involves a housing association property comprising six flats. A resident in one of the ground floor flats has installed a CCTV camera in his window, which appears to cover the front garden, entrance, and gate. My partner is…
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Parking Eye Appeal
Hi all, The registered keeper received a PCN for a hopsital parking issue. An appeal was put in only referring to the driver and today received the attached response asking to name the driver. They havent reviewed the appeal content this is the forst request. Any advice on how to respond. Thank you
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Smart meter installation
Octopus have installed a smart gas meter but are refusing to install an electric smart meter because our existing meter is 7'6" off the ground and above a kitchen work top. I find this unbelievable 😮 So we are unable to get a better tariff through no fault of our own. What would happen if the meter became faulty or just to…
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Guidance on changing to a Self managed DMP / F&F settlements
Hi, I have a few various questions on this post, any help for any part of this post would be super appreciated. I am currently on a managed DMP and looking to end this arrangement and change to self managed. I've read around on others experiences doing so but I am finding the process a bit overwhelming and need it broken…
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Purchasing freehold
Hi, does anyone have any experience of purchasing the freehold of their home? Our lease has 940 years left and we only pay £15 per annum for the lease, but we want to do work to the house (garage conversation, knocking down walls etc) and so would need to get permission from the freeholder to do this work. With our…
