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Author: Rob Lewis

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

Posted on April 13, 2021April 13, 2021 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
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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

Budgeting Apps “Lead To Overspending”

Posted on January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment
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Contrary to popular belief, research suggests that budgeting apps have been shown to have the opposite result to that intended, and in reality drive overspending

Tagged apps, budgeting, financial management

Revolut launches smart Subscriptions feature

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment
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Revolut hasannounced the launch of its new Subscriptions feature, a simple way to track all subscriptions, Direct Debits, and recurring payments in one place.

Tagged banking, Direct Debit, money management, payments, Revolut

Ten Covid-19 Scams To Avoid

Posted on July 29, 2020July 29, 2020 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

UK Finance has revealed ten Covid-19 and lockdown scams which criminals are using to target people to get them to part with their money.

Tagged fraud, phishing, scams

Warning: Amazon Prime Renewal Phone Call Scam

Posted on July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 by Rob Lewis - 4 Comments
Amazon Prime Phone Scam

Beware of the latest incarnation of this phishing scam, which targets Amazon Prime users.

Tagged amazon, fraud, scam, security

NatWest “Mimo” – New Personal Finance App Trialled

Posted on March 31, 2019April 1, 2019 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment
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A virtual personal assistant to help customers manage their financial life.

Tagged app, banking, Banks, Natwest, PFM

Young People “Most Likely To Be Victims Of Online Fraud”

Posted on November 11, 2018November 11, 2018 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment
Young people online fraud stats

Despite the common assumption that the younger generation is more tech-literate, three in 10 (31%) 16-24-year olds have been a victim of online shopping fraud, compared with only 12% of over 55s

Tagged online fraud, stats

Mobile #1 Channel For First Direct Customers

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Rob Lewis - Leave a comment

More first direct customers using their smartphone to bank than computer

Tagged mobile, mobile banking

Most Common Online Scams To Be Cautious Of

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Rob Lewis - 1 Comment

TalkTalk is arming consumers with information on the common online scams to be most cautious of.

Tagged fraud, online, scams, security

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