Shop online safely this festive season The festive shopping season is approaching – here are our top tips to avoid scams and help you shop online safely. Find out more about your rights on our consumer advice pages and contact our Consumer Helpline if you need more help. Citizens Advice South West Surrey CONTACT DETAILS Call Adviceline (free) to[…]
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Get help if you’re behind with your energy bills Get temporary credit If you’ve run out of gas or electricity, your energy supplier should give you temporary credit if you can’t top up, for example because: you can’t afford it you’re having problems topping up Your supplier might add the temporary credit to your meter[…]
Not all holidays are plain sailing! You have the legal right to claim compensation from the airline if your checked-in luggage is delayed, lost or damaged. Discover more at our national website. What about accommodation in other countries that you can no longer get to because of your flights being cancelled? See our online[…]
“Scammers reach out in a number of ways, providing substandard services and trying to take your money. This could involve someone contacting you unexpectedly by telephone or email, coming to your door with a too good to be true opportunity or offering false information through online advertising.” Discover more about five scams you should be[…]
“Looking to complete some home improvements? Or make your home more energy efficient? Be on the lookout for scams!” “Scammers are waiting to try and take adva to discoverntage of people looking to do home improvements. Whether it’s rogue traders, ‘too good to be true’ deals or phishing emails offering fake government rebates — stay[…]
If you’re on a low income you could get a cheaper internet, mobile or phone deal
Benefits, Consumer May 29, 2023
If you’re on a low income you could get a cheaper internet, mobile or phone deal called a ‘social tariff’. This could mean a saving of around £200 a year. “Social tariffs are cheaper broadband and phone packages for people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits. Some providers call them ‘essential’ or[…]
If you are planning to book a packaged holiday soon, make sure you know your rights to cancel. “Your rights to cancel a package holiday (or a particular part of a holiday like a flight or a hotel booking) usually depend on the terms and conditions of your booking, and your reason for wanting to[…]
What to do if something’s wrong with your used car. You might have a legal right to: A repair The cost of a repair Some or all of your money back Check our advice about buying a used car at our national website. Need help with a range of everyday issues such as housing,[…]
If you’re delayed and arrive at your destination more than half an hour late, you should get some money back. Just remember to keep your ticket! Check our advice at our national website about getting a refund for a cancelled or delayed train Need help with a range of everyday issues such[…]
Returning a parcel? Here’s what you need to know about using Buy-Now-Pay-Later
Consumer, News Apr 13, 2023
Many people shop online with Buy-Now-Pay-Later. But what happens when you need to return a purchase? It’s not as simple as it seems. Here’s what we found… 1. People are returning items but still being asked to pay 2. It can be complicated and time consuming to get a refund 3. Many people aren’t[…]
If you have bought something that’s unsafe, watch our video to find out what you need to know (video has sound) Watch video (don’t forget to turn the sound on on the bottom right of the video) More on Facebook: #ProductSafety You may be able to claim compensation if an item or product causes damage.[…]
Citizens Advice has found that 65% of people who we see who are on pre-payment meters because they are IN DEBT to their power supplier, are either disabled or have a long-term health condition. This compared to 33% who have no disability or health problems. Brian* came to us to ask what he should[…]
What to do if something’s gone wrong with an item you’ve bought
Campaigns, Consumer, News Dec 18, 2022
Following Black Friday, if something’s gone wrong with an item you’ve bought, you might be entitled to a refund, repair or replacement. For advice on what you should do about returning faulty goods, please go to our national website here. Contact Citizens Advice Waverley for free advice if you need help with a range[…]
“One year on and parcel firms haven’t got their act together, with nobody delivering a four or five-star service.” Clare Moriarty, CEO national Citizens Advice. This is the Citizens Advice Parcel League table: Read more at our national website For advice and ‘Top tips’ about parcel delivery, watch our video on Tik Tok (Dont’[…]
Digital disadvantage and exclusion in the energy market
Campaigns, Consumer, Debt & Money, News Nov 16, 2022
Digitally disadvantaged consumers are at much higher risk of loyalty penalties “Digital services are revolutionising many areas of our lives. They provide new products, more choice and tailored experiences for consumers, and can reduce operational costs for businesses. But in a world where services are increasingly delivered digitally, people who are digitally disadvantaged can struggle[…]
