Banks told not to refund fraud victims, plus easier mobile switching

The Met police chief has said consumers should protect themselves against cybercrime. Photograph: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Money news

Don’t refund online fraud victims, Met chief tells banks

It’s Sky high as pay-TV giant raises prices again

Millions of older workers forced to delay retirement

Social media users warned over rise in online ticket fraud

Switching mobile networks to be made easier

Banned by Amazon for returning faulty goods

London house prices rose almost £500 a day in January

Feature

Stop worrying, self-starters – the £1,000 tax allowance isn’t just for internet sellers

The rise of Airbnb has seen a huge increase in people renting out their rooms, and staying elsewhere. Photograph: Alamy

In pictures

Family homes for less than £1,500 a month

A detached home to rent close to Glasgow city centre. Photograph: urban.co.uk

In the spotlight

Last week the chancellor unveiled his budget and the new lifetime Isa. Rupert Jones offers four reasons why you should open one - and two why you shouldn’t.

Chancellor George Osborne announced the lifetime Isa in his budget. Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images

Consumer champions

Dud tickets from Get Me In! left us out of concert

£204 payment to my boyfriend that’s been Pinged into the ether

I paid for no claims bonus protection – but my insurance premium has gone up

Money deals

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