O2 has been accused of exposing the phone numbers of customers who browse the internet using its mobile data. Lewis Peckover, a system administrator for a mobile gaming company, said that he was "absolutely shocked" to discover the issue. The Information Commissioner's Office said that it...

My Son had a letter through the post this morning declining a Vanquis card, my son had no knowledge of this as he had never applied for one let alone heard of them.

So he phoned them as naturally it set the radar off and he thought fraud, it turns out he acquired about an Argos card on-line...

Smartphone scams: Owners warned over malware apps

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 7th November 2011 10:17.

A national computer security campaign is urging smartphone users to do more to protect themselves from unwittingly downloading malware applications.......

Latest Scam doing the rounds

http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/frau...rvice-65455465

Conmen send couriers to collect bank cards after nabbing your PIN: Surge in phone scams as safety fo

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 7th October 2011 15:26.

A surge in fraudsters using old-fashioned but complex telephone scams to con bank customers into revealing...

Mobility aids scams threaten elderly says OFT

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 29th September 2011 07:41.

Elderly and disabled people face risks from unscrupulous traders offering stair lifts and other mobility aids on the doorstep, a watchdog is...
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A long time coming but alas it's here and we now have clear guidance on what creditors can and cant do when someone with limited capacity is wanting credit.

http://www.oft.gov.uk/shared_oft/con...ns/oft1373.pdf

Hi all and Niddy too lol
Just wanted to post regarding something I seen about unenforcibility on lovemoney.com entitled You dont have to pay your bills....interesting read.Seems there are companies doing what Niddy does and charging a stupid amount of money for it .

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If you want advice on your consumer rights, go to Consumer Direct. Consumer Direct is a service managed by the OFT that offers clear, practical advice on all kinds of consumer issues, from problems with cars to faulty household appliances. You can...

Know your rights........

http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/aft...w-your-rights/

If you've paid for something and you're not happy, this section contains advice and information about your legal rights as a consumer.

• Credit and finance
• Funerals
• Holidays and

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There is some E-mail going around from Natwest Bank & HSBC Lately to name a few

How to spot scam emails

* Scam emails will often ask you to verify or confirm your account or online banking details
* Scam...