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Scots urged to remain scam aware as FCA warns of rise in screen-share fraudsters

Criminals are taking advantage of the rise in screen-sharing request to scam people, a financial watchdog has warned. The Financial Conduct Authority revealed a surge in fraudsters asking for access to computers to see online banking and other ...

05 May 2022 at 01:25

Charity warns people to beware of scammers trying to exploit Ukraine crisis

A charity is warning people to beware of scammers trying to exploit the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine by taking advantage of people who want to help. Advice Direct Scotland said it is “highly likely” scammers will try to take advantage of ...

11 Mar 2022 at 12:25

Scotland

Calls to energy hotline more than quadruple, advice service reveals

The number of calls to an energy advice hotline in Scotland has more than quadrupled as more and more bill payers struggle with rising prices. In December around 370 calls a day were made to the Energy Advice service, well up from last ...

27 Dec 2022 at 19:11

Scotland

Energy price cap increase ‘further blow’ to struggling Scots, says charity

The increase to the energy price cap will be a “further blow” to struggling Scots, a charity has said. Energy regulator Ofgem announced on Wednesday the cap will increase by 2% on October 1, adding around £2.93 per month for the ...

27 Aug 2025 at 10:29

Scotland

Energy price cap increase ‘indefensible’, says Swinney

The latest increase to the energy price cap is “indefensible”, Scotland’s First Minister has said. Energy regulator Ofgem announced on Wednesday the cap will increase by 2% on October 1, adding around £2.93 per month for the ...

27 Aug 2025 at 11:48

Scotland

HMRC handed out £5.5m in late tax return fines in one year

HMRC handed out £5.5 million in fines over late tax returns in Scotland in the space of a year, according to new statistics. Figures obtained by Advice Direct Scotland via freedom of information found 20,000 Scots in the ...

22 Sept 2025 at 00:01

Scotland

920,000 households hit by fuel poverty, Scottish Government modelling shows

A “staggering” 920,000 households in Scotland are estimated to be suffering from fuel poverty, a report from the Scottish Government has revealed. The data was released as advice charities pleaded with the Government to ...

31 May 2023 at 17:25

Scotland

Scots lost £120,000 in online cryptocurrency scams in first 12 weeks of 2023

Scots have lost more than £120,000 as a result of cryptocurrency scams in the first three months of this year. Advice Direct Scotland said the number of cases it had seen, and the amount of money lost had more than ...

24 Jul 2023 at 15:31

Scotland

Seven in ten Scots worried about affording energy bills, poll finds

More than two thirds of people are worried about affording their energy bills this year while many already feel cold in their own homes, according to new research. The Survation poll for Advice Direct Scotland ...

09 Feb 2022 at 11:55

Scotland

Campaign warns of ‘love bombing’ and other techniques used by romance scammers

A new campaign is warning people to beware of the signs of romance and companionship fraud in the run-up to Valentine’s Day. The Advice Direct Scotland initiative highlights tactics used by scammers such as ...

10 Feb 2022 at 12:25

Scotland

More than three-quarters of Scots limit energy use amid cost concerns – poll

Three-quarters of people in Scotland have limited their energy use to afford other goods and services including food in the last year, according to new research. The Survation poll for Advice Direct ...

04 Mar 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Householders warned to be alert to potential home energy scams

Trading Standards Scotland is launching a new campaign to help people avoid scams linked to energy-efficiency measures and point them towards trusted sources of advice. The campaign comes as ...

16 Aug 2023 at 00:01

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