Thursday, 19 October 2023

Borrowers targeted by dodgy £30-a-month ‘savings’ sites

People searching for loans online are unknowingly signing up for £29.95 a month subscriptions to websites they've never heard of.

We’ve received reports of 13 different 'savings' websites appearing on bank statements. These websites claim to offer daily discount codes, exclusive deals, cashback, and assistance with rebuilding bad credit.

If you suspect you've been a victim of these deceptive practices, read more about these ‘savings’ websites and how to stop recurring payments.

Dodgy subscriptions

Source: Which? (15 Oct 2023)

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