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Citizens Advice Sunderland help people resolve their problems by providing free, independent, confidential advice and by influencing policy makers.

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🍽️ If you’re on a low income, you might be able to get help with school costs such as meals. Check what your child is entitled to ⤵️ bit.ly/3JCGiKf

🍽️ If you’re on a low income, you might be able to get help with school costs such as meals.

Check what your child is entitled to ⤵️
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🚨 Beware of ‘closing down’ sale ads online. Many are dropshipping scams trying to sell poor quality goods. Check for a UK address and independent reviews from sites like Trustpilot before you buy. Learn the signs to stay #ScamAware ⤵️ bit.ly/42KC1uU

🚨  Beware of ‘closing down’ sale ads online.

Many are dropshipping scams trying to sell poor quality goods.

Check for a UK address and independent reviews from sites like Trustpilot before you buy.

Learn the signs to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
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🌡️ A warm home in the colder months is essential. You can save money on your energy bills by taking quick and simple steps to improve your home’s energy efficiency. Find out more ⤵️ bit.ly/4opP3Xj

🌡️ A warm home in the colder months is essential.

You can save money on your energy bills by taking quick and simple steps to improve your home’s energy efficiency.

Find out more ⤵️
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📱Unsure if that missed delivery text is legitimate? Official couriers don't ask for payment via text links - this is a sign of a scam. 🛑 Don’t click the link and go to the official website instead. Our advice can help ⤵️ bit.ly/42KC1uU #ScamAware

📱Unsure if that missed delivery text is legitimate?
Official couriers don't ask for payment via text links - this is a sign of a scam.
🛑 Don’t click the link and go to the official website instead.
Our advice can help ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
#ScamAware
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Online dropshipping ads can show you misleading product images. 💡 Protect yourself: look for independent reviews that include photos from actual buyers. This will show you the true quality of the item. It pays to be #ScamAware ⤵️ bit.ly/42KC1uU

Online dropshipping ads can show you misleading product images.

💡 Protect yourself: look for independent reviews that include photos from actual buyers.

This will show you the true quality of the item.

It pays to be #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
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You might be able to claim benefits if you: ➡️ Can’t work because you’re sick or disabled ➡️ Have difficulty with everyday tasks or getting around Check our advice ⤵️ bit.ly/4500oXE

You might be able to claim benefits if you:

➡️ Can’t work because you’re sick or disabled
➡️ Have difficulty with everyday tasks or getting around

Check our advice ⤵️
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🛑 Watch out for fake missed delivery cards. They use fake links asking for a 'redelivery fee' to steal your details. 👉 Check the URL is official. If it looks suspicious, go directly to the courier's official website. Read more ⤵️ bit.ly/42KC1uU #ScamAware

🛑 Watch out for fake missed delivery cards.
They use fake links asking for a 'redelivery fee' to steal your details.
👉 Check the URL is official. If it looks suspicious, go directly to the courier's official website.
Read more ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
#ScamAware
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Found a 'Something for you' card at your door? 🤔 It could be a scam: ❌ Don't scan QR codes or click links on unexpected delivery cards 📞 Call the company directly to verify Stay #ScamAware ⤵️ bit.ly/42KC1uU

Found a 'Something for you' card at your door? 🤔 It could be a scam:

❌ Don't scan QR codes or click links on unexpected delivery cards

📞 Call the company directly to verify

Stay #ScamAware ⤵️
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Got a strange text from your bank? 🚩It could be a phishing scam. Before you click: 🔍 Check for bad spelling 👇 Press and hold the link to see the real web address Learn more ways to stay safe on our blog ⤵️ bit.ly/4p82kos #ScamAware

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A trader at your door claiming urgent repairs needed? Be wary, it could be a scam if they: ❌ Rush you for a quick decision ❌ Won't give a written quote ❌ Ask for cash up front Learn how to protect yourself ⤵️ bit.ly/42KC1uU #ScamAware

A trader at your door claiming urgent repairs needed?

Be wary, it could be a scam if they:

❌ Rush you for a quick decision
❌ Won't give a written quote
❌ Ask for cash up front

Learn how to protect yourself ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
#ScamAware
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✉️ See a suspicious email in your inbox? Don't just delete it – forward the email to [email protected] Every report helps the authorities investigate and block these scams, protecting more people. Get more online safety tips ⤵️ bit.ly/42KC1uU #ScamAware

✉️ See a suspicious email in your inbox?

Don't just delete it – forward the email to report@phishing.gov.uk

Every report helps the authorities investigate and block these scams, protecting more people.

Get more online safety tips ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU

#ScamAware
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As an agency worker, you have the right to be paid at least the national minimum wage. It’s important to understand your work rights. Find out more on our website ⤵️ bit.ly/3LqeLwg

As an agency worker, you have the right to be paid at least the national minimum wage.

It’s important to understand your work rights.

Find out more on our website ⤵️
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🚪 Knock knock? Be wary if a tradesperson arrives at your door unexpectedly. They might claim to see an urgent problem and offer a cheap cash deal to fix it right away. Honest traders don't usually work like this. It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️ bit.ly/42KC1uU

🚪 Knock knock? Be wary if a tradesperson arrives at your door unexpectedly.

They might claim to see an urgent problem and offer a cheap cash deal to fix it right away.

Honest traders don't usually work like this.

It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
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🏠 Found a property to rent privately? You’ll usually have to make some payments before moving in like a deposit or rent in advance. We can help you understand ⤵️ bit.ly/4oya0PK

🏠 Found a property to rent privately?

You’ll usually have to make some payments before moving in like a deposit or rent in advance.

We can help you understand ⤵️
bit.ly/4oya0PK
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Looking for a trustworthy trader? ✅ Get written quotes from at least 3 different traders ✅ Ask for references and check their recent work ✅ Use an approved trader scheme like TrustMark or Which? Trusted Traders Stay #ScamAware ⤵️ bit.ly/42KC1uU #ScamAware

Looking for a trustworthy trader?

✅ Get written quotes from at least 3 different traders
✅ Ask for references and check their recent work
✅ Use an approved trader scheme like TrustMark or Which? Trusted Traders

Stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU

#ScamAware
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You might be able to get help paying your bills depending on: ➡️ How you pay for your energy ➡️ The type of energy you use ➡️ If you claim any benefits Check what you’re entitled to ⤵️ bit.ly/4lEejIa

You might be able to get help paying your bills depending on:

➡️ How you pay for your energy
➡️ The type of energy you use
➡️ If you claim any benefits

Check what you’re entitled to ⤵️
bit.ly/4lEejIa
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Scammers are promoting fake investments online, often on social media. Know the signs of a scam: 🚩 Unsolicited direct messages 🚩 'Guaranteed' high returns 🚩 High-pressure tactics to rush you Protect yourself and stay #ScamAware ⤵️ bit.ly/42KC1uU

Scammers are promoting fake investments online, often on social media.

Know the signs of a scam:
🚩 Unsolicited direct messages
🚩 'Guaranteed' high returns
🚩 High-pressure tactics to rush you

Protect yourself and stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
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💳 Facing issues paying your credit card? There’s things you can do to improve your situation. Our advice can help you ⤵️ bit.ly/46mWKaR

💳 Facing issues paying your credit card?

There’s things you can do to improve your situation.

Our advice can help you ⤵️
bit.ly/46mWKaR
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Scammers build fake relationships on dating platforms to convince you to invest. After gaining your trust, they'll direct you to a scam company. 💔 Once you invest, they disappear with your money. It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️ bit.ly/42KC1uU

Scammers build fake relationships on dating platforms to convince you to invest.

After gaining your trust, they'll direct you to a scam company.

💔 Once you invest, they disappear with your money.

It pays to stay #ScamAware ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU
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Cryptocurrency scams often promise ‘guaranteed’ high returns with strict and high-pressure deadlines. ⏳ Legitimate opportunities will give you time to think - don't get rushed into a decision. Learn more about investment scams ⤵️ bit.ly/42KC1uU #ScamAware

Cryptocurrency scams often promise  ‘guaranteed’ high returns with strict and high-pressure deadlines.

⏳ Legitimate opportunities will give you time to think - don't get rushed into a decision.

Learn more about investment scams ⤵️
bit.ly/42KC1uU

#ScamAware