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Trainline flagged my debit card as fraud
As per the title, trainline flagged my debit card as fraud when I tried to buy tickets this week. Now they've emailed me saying that to resolve the situation, I need to provide a copy of some photo ID and a screenshot of a recent bank statement… Has anyone else experienced this? I managed to get to London yesterday and…
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Local gov pension death
Trying to get rough idea of how much my husband would receive from my lgs pension if I die first. The info on their website is very confusing, any advice
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Consumer rights for cancelling a prepaid service
I have been trying to resolve an issue with online searches but get conflicting advise and do not understand what my consumer rights are. Hoping for some clarity and assistance - thank you. I went to a nail salon last Tuesday to discuss and book an appointment for a manicure. No person could assist and I was pointed to an…
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Check on battery only vs solar/battery thoughts
Interested in any thoughts, especially about anything I have overlooked. My electricity data: Total annual use: 5,500 kWh Of which 17-hour daytime use: 2,500kWh Of which 8 hour nighttime use: 3,000 kWh (this is optimised as much as I can) Max daytime use: 9kWh (with occasional exceeding of this, but very rare) Currently I…
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Suitcase Wheel Replacement .. has anybody tried it ?
Our suitcase has just lost a wheel, so my wife's first thought was .. we need a new case. My idea was to see if the wheel could be replaced. Online (YT) there are a few videos which make it look pretty easy and certainly worth doing. I took off the plastic baseplate, which holds the wheel, but all the replacements online…
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bay sentry / dcb legal claim
hi all I’ve received another claim form from DCB legal issue Date: 06 Jan 2026 AOS filed: 29 January 2026 (after 4pm) Apparently I was late with my AOS, I’ve logged onto MCOL and there’s nothing there only the below Please see POC below
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Times Parking Rejected Appeal Gatwick South Terminal
Good evening, I have recently received the above from our friends at Times Parking. This is in relation to a parking charge to keeper, from Gatwick drop off. I wrote back to them with the usual reply (that I wasn't going to name the driver POFA, etc.). To which, they then asked for my photo ID, (driving license), again I…
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Amazon Slovakia refused my delivery and sent it back to me
So I sent a laptop back to Amazon EU ( Amazonská 4753/1 Sereď, 926 01 Slovakia) only for it to be returned to me as the recipient refused it ( no reason given). Amazon won't refund me until I send it back. I don't want to send it again via PF as I don't want to lose even more time/money on failed deliveries. I believe it…
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£135 import threshold – foreign VAT and “intrinsic value”
Hey all, have a bit of a weird one, as its the first time ive had an item priced just over the threshold for the seller (Cobi) I’m trying to work out how the UK £135 low-value import threshold applies to a specific purchase from Poland. I’ve bought from COBI in Poland several times before without any issues, but this is…
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I dream of a MF home for my plants
I’m starting myself a diary here after spending the last few days reading and lurking on the site. I used to have a diary over on debt free wannabe many years ago that was super helpful in getting my debt paid off. I can’t remember my old log in so am starting afresh. I have 12.5 years left on the mortgage - it’s split…
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Question about Capital Gains Tax on a property following death
My mother in law died at the beginning of the year and the probate application form was completed and submitted within a month. A figure of £275,000 was put for the property valuation. This was a guesstimate based on the prices of similar properties sold in the neighbourhood. The next month the property was put on the…
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O/S Daily Saturday October 3 2026
Morning all.
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MSE News: Asda launches first-ever loyalty scheme offering discounts on groceries
Asda has rolled out its 'Asda Rewards' loyalty scheme nationwide after trialling it in a small number of stores in England. The move means shoppers across the UK can now earn money-off vouchers to use towards their shopping at the supermarket chain. Read the full story: 'Asda launches first-ever loyalty scheme offering…
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Universal credit yes or no.
I have recently lost my job and am currently weighing up whether or not I should go on Universal Credit to help with bills at home. I currently have £17,246 saved in a Moneybox LISA and I have a high credit score. I am worried that if I take U.C my credit score will tank and I will struggle to buy a place of my own.
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Need Help
Hello, Firstly thank you for taking time to read my post. I bought a coat from Flannels online on 2/1 and when it arrived it looked like a bin bag so I returned it on 5/1 and DPD delivered back to them on 7/1. I then received an email on the 8/1 from flannels stating they had got the coat and would be in touch. Having not…
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Trading 212 Cash ISA - rate reduced
The rate specified on the MSE page: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/savings/best-cash-isa/ Has been reduced by Trading 212 and using MSE code you now only get 4.6%
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Martin Lewis: Scams can happen to anyone! I nearly got caught by one yesterday
I was in the studio, rushed in between recording my two podcasts. I got a WhatsApp call from 'Amazon'. Brain elsewhere, the man on the phone asked, 'Had I ordered a new iPhone?' as they had reports of suspected fraud. I said, 'No'… Read the full story:…
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Churchill Estates Management Lease
Hi All I live in a block retirement flats that has recently been taken over by Churchill Living. We have a legacy lease which I believe differs significantly from a standard Churchill living lease. Is anyone out there able to supply me with a standard Churchill lease please?
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Been Offered a Leakbot by Insurer
Not sure if this is the most suitable board but - our insurer has just offered us a free Leakbot which would detect leaks and we would then need to contact a Leakbot plumber who would trace and repair the fault for free (within limits). The insurer would know if the Leakbot detects a leak and I would have to call an…
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