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Scams, Insurance, Furlough, Advice NI

How to avoid scams with Mark Seward of the Financial Conduct Authority and Dr Linda Papadopoulus. The end of furlough with Advice NI, and one listeners home insurance query.

Scams; who falls for them and how to avoid it. Mark Seward of the Financial Conduct Authority, explains why so many people are getting scammed and losing their hard earned pension. Psychologist and broadcaster Dr Linda Papadopoulus also explains how scammers work.

Sinead Campbell, Head of Money and Debt at Advice NI, discusses the recent change to social security benefits, which will restrict the amount of money larger families can receive. Sinead also looks ahead to furlough ending, and how Advice NI can help.

Cross border travel; listeners Derek and Joe on trying to use their all Ireland travel pass. James Stinson of Ofcom discusses roaming charges, and what you need to know before you go on holidays, either to mainland Europe or in the Republic of Ireland.

And listener Mark contacted On Your Behalf when his electricity box burst into flames causing an electrical failure in his home, and struggled get help from his insurance company.

Email: OnYourBehalf@bbc.co.uk

56 minutes

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Wed 14 Jul 2021 18:05

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