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4th April 2018 by Manager in Campaigns
Distance selling – fraudulent use of your payment card
WE ARE BUYING MORE PRESENTS VIA THE INTERNET, TELEVISION, MAIL ORDER, PHONE OR FAX. THESE METHODS ARE KNOWN AS DISTANCE SELLING BECAUSE YOU DO NOT HAVE FACE TO FACE CONTACT WITH THE PERSON YOU ARE BUYING FROM What happens if you get the statement for your payment card and there is an item there which […]
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4th April 2018 by Manager in Campaigns
Mobile multiplicity
The cell phone has become the adult’s transitional object, replacing the toddler’s teddy bear for comfort and a sense of belonging. Whatever reasons we all have for using mobile phones, more and more of us do so. In 2001, 75% of households had mobiles. By 2014, that figure had risen to 95%. Despite a reduction […]
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4th April 2018 by Manager in Campaigns
Driving Licence Changes
Do you drive or employ drivers? If you do, you need to know about these driving licence changes which applied from 8 June 2015. From 8 June the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licecnce will no longer be valid. This part of the licence displayed details of some vehicle categories you are entitled to […]
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4th April 2018 by Manager in Campaigns
Cold calling awareness
Cold calls from people claiming to be us are almost definitely scam calls and should be reported to Action Fraud pic.twitter.com/qkdDu5rVaO http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/
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3rd April 2018 by Manager in Campaigns
Cutting Options – why Honesty is the Best Policy
The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made. Grouch Marx. Honesty is important. It affects many aspects of our lives. For example, the people we elect to govern us expect us to be honest. Not to claim benefits fraudulently. Not to evade paying tax. It […]
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8th April 2015 by Manager in Campaigns
Beware of pension scams!
“Pension freedom” from 6th April means that millions of people over 55 can withdraw all their pension savings. However this potential avalanche of cash will undoubtedly attract many crooks, scams and unwise investments. You may be unhappy with the returns your pension has achieved or be disappointed about the annuities available, but a lifetime’s savings […]
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2nd April 2015 by Manager in Campaigns
Working age families not claiming benefits
We hear a lot about people claiming benefits they are not entitled to, but little about those who are not claiming their entitlements . A recent report commissioned by the Joseph Rowntree Trust highlighted this group. These are often people who are working, probably bringing up children and earning a low wage. They may not […]
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1st April 2015 by Manager in Campaigns
New Pension Rules
A wise old owl lived in an oak The more he saw the less he spoke The less he spoke the more he heard. Why can’t we all be like that wise old bird. Things have certainly changed since these words of advice appeared in their original form in the magazine, ‘Punch’ almost exactly […]
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1st April 2015 by Manager in Campaigns
Mobile mischief
The cell phone has become the adult’s transitional object, replacing the toddler’s teddy bear for comfort and a sense of belonging. Whatever reasons we all have for using mobile phones, more and more of us do so. In 2001, 75% of households had mobiles. Last year that figure had risen to 95%. Despite a reduction […]
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25th March 2015 by Manager in Campaigns
Care Act comes into force April 2015
With more of us living longer, the ability to be able to access the right kind of care for each individual is becoming more important. Currently the law regarding entitlements to care is confusing and complex. It is governed by a number of different Acts of Parliament, some of which are over 60 years old. […]
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