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The Latest Breaking News from Advice Direct Scotland

Scots issued urgent warning over fake Universal Credit app and phishing texts

Scots have been warned over a fake Universal Credit app targeting people's personal information.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish households urged to submit meter readings as energy price cap rises

SCOTTISH households have been urged to submit meter readings to their energy supplier before the new Ofgem price cap comes into force next week ...

The National (Scotland)

Tartan Army warned over post-Brexit passport rule for Euros

SCOTLAND fans eager to see the national team compete at the Euros have been warned to check their passports meet post-Brexit travel rules.

The National (Scotland)

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Changes to DWP benefits payment dates over Christmas and New Year revealed

Most DWP benefits due to be paid over Christmas and New Year holiday dates have seen a schedule change ...

The National (Scotland)

Scots urged not to miss out on £300 cost of living payment as deadline looms

Older Scots have been urged not to miss out on a £300 cost of living payment as a deadline looms...

The National (Scotland)

DWP £300 cost of living payment - Scots urged to be alert to scams

SCOTS have been urged to be alert to the risk of scams as cost-of-living support payments of £300 start arriving in bank accounts.

The National (Scotland)

Scots lose £120,000 to cryptocurrency scams in just three months

SCOTS have lost at least £120,000 to cyber criminals through fake investment scams since the start of this year, new figures suggest ...

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Amazon Prime shoppers warned over fake websites that can drain your bank account

Cybersecurity experts at Trend Micro revealed screenshots from two fake sites that look very convincing and urged shoppers to stay alert for scammers this Amazon Prime Day

Daily Mirror

Check for energy help over the summer to beat higher fuel bills predicted this winter

Making sure you are not missing out on energy grants or benefits could help manage bill increases later this year.

Daily Record

Amazon Prime Day warning as scammers to target shoppers with fake deals

Fraudsters are increasingly using new scamming tactics as Amazon Prime Day gets underway.

Daily Record

Retired financial advisor lost £80,000 in 'horrendous' crypto scam while his dad was dying

Simon Hoadley was convinced to start investing in cryptocurrency during the coronavirus pandemic - but he ended up handing over £80,000 to unscrupulous scammers

Daily Mirror

Lanarkshire residents with prepayment meters urged to claim rebate vouchers before deadline

There are only days left for households to cash in all their vouchers worth £400 before the UK Government’s Energy Bill Support closes on June 30.

Daily Record

Man devastated after losing £42,000 in romance scam and now 'can't buy dream home'

Alexandr Gutu, who lives in Matlock, Derbyshire, was conned out of his £42,000 in life savings by someone who tricked him into thinking they were in a relationship

Daily Mirror

Banks will need to refund ALL money lost to faster payment scams from next year

Authorised Push Payment (APP) scam have quickly become one of the most "significant" types of fraud accounting for nearly £500million in losses in the UK last year

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Glaswegians urged to redeem unused energy bill support vouchers as 280,000 still unclaimed

People across Scotland - and those living in Glasgow - are being urged to claim any unused vouchers by the end of this month with the vouchers running out in June.

Daily Record

Scots urged to check for unused energy bill vouchers before they expire as thousands unclaimed

Vouchers amounting to £400 were given to households with prepayment meters as part of the government's energy bill support scheme.

Daily Record

Number of Scots looking for advice on paying energy bills quadruples in two years

Many Scots have been left struggling to pay their energy bills due to soaring costs.

Daily Record

People on a low income or certain benefits could be due cash help from their local council

Households missing out on cost of living payments may still qualify for financial help from their local council.

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Daily Record

More than 10m people across UK struggling to pay bills and credit repayments this year

Some six-in-10 Scots are worried about affording their bills this year amid the cost of living crisis.

Daily Mirror

TSB issues fraud warning as WhatsApp impersonation scams rise by 300%

TSB claims fraud that comes through these Meta companies made up around 80% of cases within its own three biggest scam categories, as it urges customers to remain vigilant

Daily Record

Applications now open for £9m heating bill help fund for people struggling during cost of living crisis

Financial support is available to those who are rationing energy to get by regardless of the type of meter or fuel used.

Daily Record

Fake Scotland tops sold online 'pouring millions into organised crime'

Campaigning MP Gavin Newlands, Trading Standards Scotland, and Advice Direct Scotland have raised concerns over the strips.

Daily Record

People not eligible for £301 cost of living payment may be due cash help from local council

Additional funding has been allocated to every local council to provide help for households in need.

Daily Mirror

Suzhichou scarf scam: Amazon warning as mystery parcels turn up on doorsteps

Consumer experts at Which? has warned many people are receiving unsolicited “Suzhichou” branded scarves they didn’t order - and this is all part of a "brushing" scam designed to boost seller ratings

Glasgow Live

Glasgow NatWest customers issued warning over email scam draining bank accounts

People are being warned to stay vigilant if they receive an e-mail with people being warned another scam is circulating with fraudsters trying to access bank accounts.

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