8 d. ago Lanarkshire households urged to submit meter readings to energy supplier ahead of new Ofgem price cap

Accurate readings will prevent suppliers from estimating usage and applying new, higher prices to energy consumed when they were lower.

Politics

9 d. ago Private investigator warns romance fraudsters 'from Scotland' targeting people online

Former journalist Derek, who works for Boothroyd Associated Ltd, says he has been inundated with clients from across the globe coming to him for help after losing their money.

Events

9 d. ago Warning over new dropshipping scam sweeping Instagram and Facebook – how fraudsters are targeting you

A WARNING has been issued over a new dropshipping scam sweeping Instragram and Facebook. The advertising watchdog has told shoppers to be aware of companies that promote clothes they don't stock and instead ship cheap items from third-party sellers overseas. This is a practice otherwise known as dropshipping. It comes as a so-called "British" clothing...

Events

2 w. ago Lanarkshire householders warned of fraudsters' new winter text scam

The government’s Data Intelligence unit has this week highlighted two mobile ‘phone numbers to look out for.

Events

2 w. ago Scots warned over bank card scam costing victims thousands as fraudsters offer home visits

Trading Standards Scotland said several people had recently been targeted by scammers who cold call victims to say they have been issued with a new bank card.

Events

2 w. ago Advice service helps South Lanarkshire households gain more than £27 million

Money Matters Advice Service helped clients find solutions to debt, as well as making successful welfare benefit claims and appeals.

Economics