Plans to allow renters to access to the Rogue Landlords Database The Rogue Landlords Database, launched in 2018, contains information about private landlords and letting agents who have been prosecuted or fined. At the moment there are only ten names on the database. The list is only available to local authorities, but government plans would […]
A scam is a scheme to try to steal money, personal information or data from a person or organisation. Other names for a scam include fraud, hoax, con, swindle and cheat. Scams can affect anyone. Citizens Advice are encouraging people to play their part in preventing scams by reporting and talking about them. Only about […]
From September 2018 cold callers who offer to help claim compensation for a mis-sold Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) or for a personal injury, have been banned from contacting anyone who has not previously opted in to receiving such calls. Companies will have to check they have the recipient’s consent before calling. People will be able […]