Fake ads rife on Bing as investment scams jump 84%
Microsoft continues to profit from fake ads promising high returns but only delivering misery for fraud victims, warns Which? Money.
Post Office card accounts extended until November 2022
The closure of Post Office card accounts has been delayed for pensioners, giving users extra time to make new arrangements to receive their state pensions.
Can the new 159 anti-fraud hotline stop impersonation scams?
A dedicated phone number for anti-fraud checks could be effective, says Which?. But will banks use this to justify even lower reimbursement rates?
‘I have lost all trust after being scammed’, says bank transfer fraud victim who lost £64,000
A fake Lloyds text led to Alma losing £64,000. Her bank has refused to fully reimburse her, despite being signed up to a code designed to protect customers.
Which? calls for an end to banks blaming fraud victims
Losses to bank transfer fraud have soared, but despite a voluntary code designed to protect victims, too many are being refused reimbursement by their banks.
Fashion brands must stop greenwashing and act now, say climate campaigners
The clothing industry has been called out for misleading green claims. Find out why fast fashion has such an impact, and how to choose sustainable fabrics
Banks failing to support disabled customers
A unique Which? survey has exposed the challenges disabled people face when carrying out everyday banking tasks – and the banks that don't do enough to remove them.
‘A scammer on Shpock almost caught me out’
Do you have an issue you would like help to get sorted? Which? is here to help sort your consumer problems. Dear Which?, Earlier this year, I listed my Asus...
Banks ban crypto payments over fraud spike
Banks are blocking payments to cryptocurrency trading platforms such as Binance and Kraken to protect customers following a dramatic spike in investment scam losses.
Google tightens rules to stamp out scam ads
Google is taking aim at rogue financial services advertisers, following increasing pressure from UK campaigners and regulators to stamp out scams.