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The Latest Breaking News from Advice Direct Scotland

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.

Daily Record

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More than 10m people across UK struggling to pay bills and credit repayments this year

Some six-in-10 Scots are worried about affording their bills this year amid the cost of living crisis.

Daily Record

TSB issues fraud warning as WhatsApp impersonation scams rise by 300%

TSB claims fraud that comes through these Meta companies made up around 80% of cases within its own three biggest scam categories, as it urges customers to remain vigilant

Daily Mirror

Applications now open for £9m heating bill help fund for people struggling during cost of living crisis

Financial support is available to those who are rationing energy to get by regardless of the type of meter or fuel used.

Daily Record

Fake Scotland tops sold online 'pouring millions into organised crime'

Campaigning MP Gavin Newlands, Trading Standards Scotland, and Advice Direct Scotland have raised concerns over the strips.

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People not eligible for £301 cost of living payment may be due cash help from local council

Additional funding has been allocated to every local council to provide help for households in need.

Daily Record

Suzhichou scarf scam: Amazon warning as mystery parcels turn up on doorsteps

Consumer experts at Which? has warned many people are receiving unsolicited “Suzhichou” branded scarves they didn’t order - and this is all part of a "brushing" scam designed to boost seller ratings

Daily Mirror

Glasgow NatWest customers issued warning over email scam draining bank accounts

People are being warned to stay vigilant if they receive an e-mail with people being warned another scam is circulating with fraudsters trying to access bank accounts.

Glasgow Live

NatWest customers warned over new email scam that could drain your bank account

The dodgy email being sent to NatWest customers claims the mobile linked to your online account has been changed, and says a one-time passcode has been sent to your old number

Daily Mirror

Sky urges millions of customers to check accounts now - four things you must do

Sky has put out a new message to help stop scammers from stealing your money and personal information, including tips for the best passwords to use to protect your details

Daily Mirror

People on low incomes or certain benefits could be due cash help from local council this month

Every council offers different forms of financial help for people facing hardship or an unexpected emergency.

Daily Record

Disabled Scot promised £82,000 by cruel cryptocurrency scammers before falling victim to slick double con

When John Ogilvie lost contact with the scammers he was conned again and convinced to pay for help to 'retrieve' his cash.

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Scots couples urged to know their rights after company behind Airth Castle goes bust

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People finding it difficult to pay bills this month urged to seek free advice from charity

We also have a guide on how to ask your energy provider for help if you are struggling to pay heating bills.

Glasgow Live

Glaswegians urged to claim prepayment meter energy vouchers amid soaring costs

It comes as recent figures show almost a third of Scottish households with prepayment meters have not redeemed their vouchers issued between October and December, meaning as much as £54 million of support has been unclaimed.

Daily Record

Thousands of people using a prepayment energy meter must redeem £67 voucher before next week

More than £50m in UK Government energy support has gone unspent in Scotland.

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People urged to redeem £67 energy voucher before next month as more than £50m goes unspent in Scotland

Glasgow and Edinburgh have had some of the lowest redemption rates across Great Britain.

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Third of Scots with prepayment meters missing out on energy rebate

ALMOST a third of Scottish households with prepayment meters have not redeemed their energy rebate vouchers, according to the latest UK Government…

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People on low incomes or certain benefits could be due cash help from local council this month

Every council offers different forms of financial help for people facing hardship or an unexpected emergency.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow households issued energy voucher warning as thousands unclaimed

Almost one in five households in Scotland use prepayment meters for their gas or electricity with people across the country - including Glasgow - being urged to use their vouchers before the deadline.

Chronicle Live

O2 customers warned about scam phone call and text that could drain your bank account

O2 customers have been urged to be aware of scammers who are trying to steal personal details by offering bogus "discounts" on your phone bill

Daily Mirror

O2 issues warning over phone call and text that could drain your bank account

The fraudsters try to lure you in by claiming you’re eligible for 30% or more off your bill before sending a text with a one-time passcode and asking you to read it back to them - but don't do this

Glasgow Live

What Glasgow Flybe customers should do to get a refund after budget airline collapses

The budget airline ceased trading on January 27, with lots of travellers and holidaymakers left wondering what to do next. But thankfully, Advice Direct Scotland have issued some advice.

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