The Latest Breaking News from Advice Direct Scotland

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

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023

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.

Glasgow Live · Jun 6, 2023

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 · May 31, 2023

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 · May 3, 2023

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 · Apr 29, 2023

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 Record · Apr 26, 2023

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

Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023

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.

Glasgow Live · Apr 19, 2023

NatWest customers warned over new email scam that could drain your bank account

The dodgy email being sent to NatWest customers claims the mobile linked to your online account has been changed, and says a one-time passcode has been sent to your old number

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023

Sky urges millions of customers to check accounts now - four things you must do

Sky has put out a new message to help stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information, including tips for the best passwords to use to protect your details

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2023