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Vodafone shopping voucher incentive scam
When selecting a new broadband provider do not base your decision on the promise of receiving a shopping voucher after 120 days as an incentive if you sign up with Vodafone. I changed from my previously excellent BT service in February and, of course, no voucher to date. I spent what seemed like hours on the phone trying…
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PCN What to do
Hi, new here, just wondering if someone could please advise on our next step after receiving a PCN which will feel has been unfairly given as we have not intentionally avoided paying for our car park stay but had trouble paying on the day. So we stayed at Duke street car park Manchester on Saturday 12th July and when we…
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Vanquis - Deeply Unprofessional & Distrustful Treatment of Loyal Customer
Been a customer of Vanquis since 2012, placing my trust in them year after year. Earlier this year, I invested my long-term savings (2 x £20,000) into their 1-year fixed-rate bonds. Due to Vanquis’s outdated and awkward account naming system, I couldn’t transfer the funds electronically had to go to the trouble of sending…
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Vodafone Broadband - A cautionary tale
When TalkTalk took over our broadband service from Shell in September 2024, they immediately doubled the cost, so I checked the MSE website and signed up with Vodafone. On paper, an excellent deal for full fibre. To cut to the chase, SIX AND A HALF months later, Vodafone have informed me that it is now going to be at least…
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Solensia and cat arthritis
My Bengal Cat Tushar 16 years old has mild arthritis. Still happy and active but slight limp, pain. A few years ago started on Meloxicam with good improvement initially. Regular blood test required for Meloxicam showed slight renal dysfunction. Raised urea and creatinine. Nothing serious though no treatment required. Three…
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Car Finance Help and Advice
Sorry for the screenshot however, I have arthritis and have sent this email to MSE who advised to post on the forum I hope you can help. In addition my friend contacted a few law firms who have declined to assist on the matter.Thank you in advance
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Is this a Scam on a bank account?
I noticed today on a bank account the following unrecognisable transaction from yesterday. The bold is the supposed recipient of the "Money Out" with the other text the transaction reference: INTL CARD ILPXIADE £0.48STEPTEMBER+61299758427 AU(Date) I have zero subscriptions, nor have had any purchase transactions on this…
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A Fresh Start, a year of growth and balance.
Here we go – a brand-new year, and a big milestone: I’m finally DMP-free! 🥳 A fresh diary, a clean slate, and I’m feeling ready to take on 2025. First up: finances. By the end of February, I want to have £2,000 safely stashed in an emergency fund. Having that security will be such a weight off my shoulders. By July, I’m…
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SPUSU - WARNING!
I ported my number across to Spusu from Lebara as Lebara uses the Vodafone network and the 5g coverage is almost non existent. Seeing as Spusu run on EE, which I've never had a problem with in all the years I've used MVNOs, I thought it was a good move. How wrong I could be! Porting was smooth, no issues. The problem began…
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Paid off Loan Early
Hi - looking for some advice. I recently paid off a loan and it is settled in full - the lender is hounding my for info on earnings, where the settlement money came from etc but I dont believe the answers to their questions are any of their business - never ever had them before Salary/Income - • Was the full amount from…
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Promote listing
My listings are getting hardly any views or watchers lately, very unusual for me. I’ve listed the latest one with the promotion option to see if that makes a difference. What success have others had with the promote option?
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British Airways passengers left £1,000s out of pocket after payment error – here's how to complain
Some British Airways passengers have been mistakenly charged twice after booking flights and holidays through its website this month, the airline has confirmed. It's left some £1,000s out of pocket and pushed others into their overdrafts. Read the full story: British Airways passengers left £1,000s out of pocket after…
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Claim form Recieved but no letter of claim prior to this
Evening all. Forum has been a great help previously, helping me beat a prior case involving these cowboys and i once again thank all those previously involved. Anyway, I have received a claim form through the post, I was away on holiday and by the time i returned it was over 5 days so did the initial MCOL part. My question…
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Scaffold damage
Hi all, just looking for some advice please. We had scaffolding erected for some work on our house. When they took it down, a pole was dropped right through our plastic conservatory roof. It has 12 panels and is 15+ years old but fine. The guy they sent to look at it said a replacement will stick out like a sore thumb…
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Parkmaven Parking Charge - Holiday Inn Exeter
Good morning, My friend has recently received this letter from Parkmaven regarding an overstay at a Holiday Inn, in Exeter. Front of Letter - hXXps://ibb.co/pC6bwKH Back of Letter - hXXps://ibb.co/wNxLJ3nJ Proof of Payment - hXXps://ibb.co/wZPgMz43 Now the charge there for 24h parking, is £16.00 - This was paid to 'Your…
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PAYING TAX ON INTEREST FROM SAVINGS
I have just retired. My scenario is simple in that I have only one source of pension - from the local government pension scheme. My pension alone uses up all my personal allowance. The annual interest from my savings is likely to well exceed the Personal Savings Allowance though will be nowhere near the £10,000 that is…
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UPVC Window Handle - advice please
Some of the handles on my windows look worn and are difficult to open, being stiff and screech when opening. Can they be maintained in any way, ie taken apart and oiled, or do they need to be replaced? Any advice welcome.
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Lodger agreement - being in limbo and renewal
Long story short, I have been at my address for a long time. Initially, I was on an AST but suddenly, my landlord told me I am a lodger and gave me a lodger agreement accordingly. In the agreement, we both have to provide 1 month's notice to the other should we wish to end the agreement. My agreement is coming to its end.…
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Best Sim-only Deals guide Discussion
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Money claim but defendant died
I won the first stage of a money claim because the defendant didn't respond to the court papers. I've since discovered he tragically took his own life after receiving the papers. He owned a house worth around £300,000 It's been a dark experience but i wonder if i can still get my £18,000 claim now that he's passed away?…
