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Scots online shoppers warned over AI-fuelled Amazon Prime Day scams

Consumers have been urged to be vigilant as artificial intelligence makes scams increasingly convincing.

Evening Standard

Households urged to submit meter readings ahead of Ofgem lowered price cap

Households in Scotland have been urged to submit meter readings before midnight on June 30 to avoid being overcharged

The National (Scotland)

Scots warned of ‘scamdemic’ as £860,000 lost to cyber criminals in 12 months

Advice Direct Scotland has urged the public to remain vigilant as scammers use more sophisticated methods.

Evening Standard

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Almost half of Scots worried about energy bills as price cap rises, poll shows

ALMOST half of Scots are worried about being able to afford their energy bills over the coming year, according to a new survey ...

The National (Scotland)

Almost half of Scots worried about energy bills as price cap rises, poll finds

The poll found that 46% of people are concerned about their ability to pay for gas or electricity.

Evening Standard

Council tax in Scotland to reach record high with 15% rise in some areas

Levies on tourists and cruise ships considered by some local authorities in attempt to plug funding gaps

The Guardian - UK

Scots urged not to miss out on £300 winter heating help – how to apply

PEOPLE across Scotland have been urged not to miss out on up to £300 to help with their energy bills ahead of a key deadline...

The National (Scotland)

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Scots issued urgent warning over fake Universal Credit app and phishing texts

Scots have been warned over a fake Universal Credit app targeting people's personal information.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish households urged to submit meter readings as energy price cap rises

SCOTTISH households have been urged to submit meter readings to their energy supplier before the new Ofgem price cap comes into force next week ...

The National (Scotland)

Tartan Army warned over post-Brexit passport rule for Euros

SCOTLAND fans eager to see the national team compete at the Euros have been warned to check their passports meet post-Brexit travel rules.

The National (Scotland)

Changes to DWP benefits payment dates over Christmas and New Year revealed

Most DWP benefits due to be paid over Christmas and New Year holiday dates have seen a schedule change ...

The National (Scotland)

Scots urged not to miss out on £300 cost of living payment as deadline looms

Older Scots have been urged not to miss out on a £300 cost of living payment as a deadline looms...

The National (Scotland)

DWP £300 cost of living payment - Scots urged to be alert to scams

SCOTS have been urged to be alert to the risk of scams as cost-of-living support payments of £300 start arriving in bank accounts.

The National (Scotland)

Scots lose £120,000 to cryptocurrency scams in just three months

SCOTS have lost at least £120,000 to cyber criminals through fake investment scams since the start of this year, new figures suggest ...

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Daily Mirror

Amazon Prime shoppers warned over fake websites that can drain your bank account

Cybersecurity experts at Trend Micro revealed screenshots from two fake sites that look very convincing and urged shoppers to stay alert for scammers this Amazon Prime Day

Daily Record

Check for energy help over the summer to beat higher fuel bills predicted this winter

Making sure you are not missing out on energy grants or benefits could help manage bill increases later this year.

Daily Record

Amazon Prime Day warning as scammers to target shoppers with fake deals

Fraudsters are increasingly using new scamming tactics as Amazon Prime Day gets underway.

Daily Mirror

Retired financial advisor lost £80,000 in 'horrendous' crypto scam while his dad was dying

Simon Hoadley was convinced to start investing in cryptocurrency during the coronavirus pandemic - but he ended up handing over £80,000 to unscrupulous scammers

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Daily Record

Lanarkshire residents with prepayment meters urged to claim rebate vouchers before deadline

There are only days left for households to cash in all their vouchers worth £400 before the UK Government’s Energy Bill Support closes on June 30.

Daily Mirror

Man devastated after losing £42,000 in romance scam and now 'can't buy dream home'

Alexandr Gutu, who lives in Matlock, Derbyshire, was conned out of his £42,000 in life savings by someone who tricked him into thinking they were in a relationship

Daily Mirror

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

Glasgow Live

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.

Daily Record

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

Number of Scots looking for advice on paying energy bills quadruples in two years

Many Scots have been left struggling to pay their energy bills due to soaring costs.

Daily Record

People on a low income or certain benefits could be due cash help from their local council

Households missing out on cost of living payments may still qualify for financial help from their local council.

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