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Dealing with your small business energy bills
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 personal information or bank
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
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
Stop your energy supplier moving you to prepayment
the Citizens Advice consumer helpline if you need more help - a trained adviser can give you advice over the phone, online chat or by email. Check if something is an energy scam Some scammers
Grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills
prepayment meter. The help you get depends on: how you 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
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
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
which credit brokers to avoid on the FCA website. Fees and charges Watch out If a credit broker does any of these things, this is a scam: asking you to pay a fee via a money transfer service
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
Buying insurance for your mobile phone
insurance you buy for your phone comes from a legitimate company. More information on how to avoid mobile phone insurance scams Insurance from your mobile company The simplest and most convenient way