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If you’re struggling to pay your phone, internet or TV bill
might be a scam It might be a scam if: your provider has contacted you in a different way to usual - for example through a text message you’ve got a bill you weren’t expecting you’ve been asked
Stop your energy supplier moving you to prepayment
have coming in Check if something is an energy scam Some scammers are pretending to be from energy companies to get your personal information. If you think something might be a scam: don’t give out any
Workplace pensions
to lose touch and this can make things more difficult when you retire. You can check what to do if you’re thinking about transferring a pension on the MoneyHelper website. Pension scams Pension scams
Get help with your small business energy bills
struggling to pay your bills Check if something is an energy scam Some scammers are pretending to be from energy companies to get your personal information. If you think something might be a scam: don’t
Payday loans
pay. Check your lender is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) It could be a scam if you’re asked by a lender to pay a fee before you’re offered a loan. It might also be a scam if you’re
Reporting to Trading Standards
and scams. Trading Standards can take businesses to court or stop them operating, but they won’t help you fix your problem - for example, they can’t help you get a refund. You can get help with your
Grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills
pay for your energy the type of energy you use if you claim benefits Check if something is an energy scam Some scammers are pretending to be from energy companies to get your personal information
Renewing your working and child tax credits
apply after the deadline. Check what you should do if you get a migration notice. Check your renewal pack is from HMRC Watch out for scams from people pretending to be HMRC. If you’re being asked
Credit brokers explained
that the FCA recommends you avoid. Check that a credit broker is authorised Check which credit brokers to avoid Fees and charges Watch out If a credit broker does any of these things, this is a scam: asking you
Check how much a call will cost
could cost: £2.28 from a BT landline - find out more about BT call charges 50p if you’re an EE pay as you go customer - find out more about EE pay as you go call charges Watch out for scam calls If you