fraud
News bits May 2019
In this week’s news: A hospital trust is fined for refusing to allow a vulnerable patient be released into the care of her family Bank transfers are due for extra safety checks, but not yet There are more calls to cut stamp duty for downsizing retirees Scotland has joined Wales in passing a law on […]
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Scamming phone callers asking for payment cards
It’s always wise to be wary of the identity of a person you don’t know when speaking to them on the phone, even if they give you a name or a phone number. If a call you’ve received ‘doesn’t seem quite right’, it’s better safe than sorry. Report fraud or attempted fraud, by contacting Action […]
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Tips on safely managing money for the less mobile
Handing over a bank card to someone else is a breach of Ts&Cs. So how can those with limited mobility withdraw cash and manage money? Helen Doyle, Head of Policy & Research at the Payments Council, offers some advice. Managing finances can be tricky at the best of times, but imagine finding yourself unable to […]
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