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Are you on a ‘suckers list’ for scam mail? | Consumerhub
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Blog / Scam Alert. Are you on a ‘suckers list’ for scam mail? July 21, 2015. Everyone is at risk of postal scams but criminals use mailing lists that categorise people as vulnerable in some way. These are especially people who are elderly, live alone and who don’t have the internet. If you are bombarded with scam mail contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 040506. To avoid postal scams, sign up for the Mail Preference Service for free here: http:/ www.mpsonline.org.uk/mpsr/. Good neighbou...
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Have you been caught out by a scam on the web? | Consumerhub
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Blog / Scam Alert. Have you been caught out by a scam on the web? July 13, 2015. July is Scams Awareness Month and this week we are concerned with online scams. The annual cost to victims of the top ten online scams totals 670 million. Thirty per cent of scams happen online or via email. The number of cases of fraud has increased as a result of online scams. The internet accounts for 84% of ID fraud. The most common fraud in the UK involves online shopping scams. One client explained a diet pill scam:.
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Debt | Consumerhub
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Blog / Scam Alert. Dealing with money issues can sometimes be off-putting, but if you don’t understand how things like credit or mortgages work, you could end up losing out financially or getting yourself deep in debt. The link below will provide you with the information you need to make the right choices, including help to deal with your debt problems, how to avoid losing your home and how to get your finances back into shape. To find out more visit Citizens Advice Debt and Money.
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Money | Consumerhub
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Blog / Scam Alert. Most people have money issues or worries at some point. Consumerhub aims to promote financial capability across the county by using proactive and preventative techniques. This means helping people to develop the financial skills and confidence to make informed decisions at key points in life, which can mean the difference between a secure future and a desperate struggle. The day-to-day management of finances, keeping financial records and effective budgeting. Contactless bank card scams.
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Can You Spot a Scam? | Consumerhub
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Blog / Scam Alert. Can You Spot a Scam? July 15, 2015. East Sussex County Council host the National Trading Standards Scams Team. They help identify potential victims of mail, telephone and email fraud, and refer them to their local Trading Standards team for help and support. Try out their quiz to test if you can spot a scam:. The quiz is in Adobe PDF format). Laquo; Have you been caught out by a scam on the web? Are you on a ‘suckers list’ for scam mail? Subscribe for regular consumer news.
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Budgeting | Consumerhub
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Blog / Scam Alert. Whatever your income, it’s important to be able to manage your budget. Using a credit union is one way to get support in looking after your money. A credit union is a financial cooperative that is owned by its members and is usually run by volunteers. All credit unions are registered with the Financial Services Authority (FSA). For more information about credit unions and how they work, see our Credit Union Leaflet. Cambridge City Credit Union. Email: mail@rainbowsaver.org.uk. Authoris...
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Scams | Consumerhub
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Blog / Scam Alert. Every year in the UK consumers lose billions of pounds worth of money to scams which often exploit low-cost mass-marketing techniques such as e-mail, telephone and post. Currently fewer than five per cent of people contacted by scammers report it to the authorities because they don’t think it’s worth reporting or are too embarrassed to take action. Citizens Advice Consumer Service. 03454 04 05 06. Cambridgeshire Constabulary Distraction Burglary and Rogue Trader Taskforce. Subscribe fo...
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Benefits | Consumerhub
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Blog / Scam Alert. It’s important to make sure that you get all the help that you’re entitled to. To find out more visit Citizens Advice Benefits. This year, some existing, means-tested welfare benefits will start to be phased out and replaced by a new benefits system. Find out how you might be affected by Universal Credit and other changes, and what you can do to plan ahead visit Citizens Advice Welfare Benefits Reform. Subscribe for regular consumer news. Contactless bank card scams.
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Good neighbours help stop rogue traders | Consumerhub
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Blog / Scam Alert. Good neighbours help stop rogue traders. July 28, 2015. Rogue trading is a scam and is doorstep selling that cons people out of their money. Cambridge and District CAB research finds that most people gain knowledge on scams from friends and family. We are encouraging the public to share experiences of rogue trading, and to protect neighbours who are more vulnerable. Rogue trading can especially target older and more vulnerable people. So how can you spot rogue trading? What can you do?
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My introduction to charity management and governance was in 2000, initially providing voluntary IT help and then by taking on trustee positions at Stamford YMCA. Subsequently vice-chair) and the Stamford Citizens Advice Bureau. Which, driven by the district council, merged to form the South Kesteven CAB (SKCAB) of which I was vice-chair, chair and treasurer over a period of 6 years. Website: www.southkestevencab.co.uk. From 2004 to 2008, I was a trustee of Cambridge and District CAB. And in 2006, to chai...
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