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Banks say losses to ticket scams are still rising, and most start on social media with a request for a bank transfer. Here's how to spot a fake seller before you book.
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HMRC never texts, emails or calls to tell you about a refund, yet fake refund offers made up more than 47,000 scam reports in a year. Here's how to check and what to do if you've replied.
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Santander says losses to pet scams rose about 400% in early 2026, with fake adverts for animals that don't exist. Here's how to check a seller before you pay a penny.
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Fake delivery texts are the UK's most widely seen scam, and Christmas shopping makes them easy to fall for. Here are the signs, how to check a parcel, and what to do if you've paid.
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Fake QR stickers have hit car parks in Perth, and reports of QR code scams rose from 100 in 2019 to 1,386 in 2024. Here's how to spot one and what to do if you've scanned it.
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Texts posing as Barclays and Nationwide claim a direct debit or standing order has been set up and give a number to call. It leads straight to a fraudster. Here's how to check and what to do.
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Researchers have found a huge network of copycat shops offering up to 65% off big brands, then stealing card numbers and bank security codes at checkout. Here's how to check a shop before Black Friday.
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HMRC figures show tens of thousands of Lifetime ISA savers paid the 25% charge repeatedly in 2024-25. Here's how the penalty works and how to avoid it.
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NS&I raised all four fixed-term bond rates on 6 October, with three terms now above 5%. Here's how they compare with the best buys and what £10,000 would earn.
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Moneyfacts says the average five-year fix hit 6% on 5 October, a three-year high, and only nine fixed deals under 5% remain, down from 1,494 in September.
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Cornwall Insight predicts the January–March 2027 price cap will hit £1,999 a year for a typical household, £276 more than October's level. Ofgem confirms the real figure in late November.
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Boxing Day falls on a Saturday this year. Here's what tends to be cheapest after Christmas, and how to avoid buying things you don't need.
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