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“Romance Scammers” Target Charity Facebook Groups

Posted on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

According to a report by consumer watchdog Which?, romance scammers are increasingly preying on vulnerable individuals on charity Facebook pages.

Tagged charity, facebook, scam

Leeds Building Society Uses Netflix & Spotify Subscriptions To Help Mortgage Applications

Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

Leeds Building Society has become the first mortgage lender to use Netflix, Spotify and council tax payments to ‘boost’ the chances of customers getting mortgages.

Tagged Mortgages

How To Save Money on Childrens’ Clothing

Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment
Saving money on childrens' clothing

Clothes for children can be expensive, especially as they grow out of them so quickly. However, there are a number of ways to save money on children’s clothes without sacrificing quality or style.

Young People More Aware of Cryptocurrency Than Any Other Investment

Posted on April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

A new study has found that young people are more aware of cryptocurrency as an investment option than any other type of investment.

Tagged crypto, Investments

How will AI help people look after their money?

Posted on April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the way we live and work, and the financial industry is no exception.

Tagged AI, Artificial Intelligence, money management, technology

No Caller ID: A Growing Threat to UK Consumers

Posted on April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

There has been a surge in fraud and scam calls and text messages in the UK, often from unknown numbers, or with spoofed caller IDs that make them appear to be from legitimate businesses or government agencies

Tagged fraud

Amazon Insurance Store: Compare and Purchase Insurance

Posted on April 19, 2023April 19, 2023 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

The Amazon Insurance Store is touted as a “one-stop shop for comparing and purchasing insurance policies”.

New King Charles 50p Coin Design Released

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment
King Charles III 50p coin design

The design of the new 50p featuring King Charles III has been released by the Royal Mint. The coin, featuring King Charles looking to the left (the tradition is for monachs to look the opposite way to their predecessor; Queen Elizabeth II looked to the right). The coin is expected to be seen in circulation […]

Tagged coin, money

Banking Apps “Save Brits Average of £173 a Month”

Posted on April 13, 2021September 8, 2022 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment
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Nearly half of Brits have saved money from using banking apps, crediting instant access to statements, savings goals and payment reminders for helping them to save cash. Interest in challenger banks on the rise, with nearly 1 in 5 (18%) using a challenger bank or app, and a further 25% interested in doing so.

Tagged apps, banking, fintech

Man Charged Over Covid-19 Vaccine Scam Text Messages

Posted on January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment
COVID vaccines

A man has been arrested and charged with sending out scam text messages related to the Covid-19 vaccine following an investigation by the Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU), a specialist police unit funded by the banking industry.

Tagged COVID, fraud, scam

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  • How will AI help people look after their money?
  • No Caller ID: A Growing Threat to UK Consumers
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