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Community News… Citizens Advice: Monthly Update – Here When You Need Us

Citizens Advice has been helping people solve problems for 85 years—and it’s still going strong. While many in the community may already be familiar with the service, Citizens Advice North Herts is taking this opportunity to reintroduce itself to anyone who might not yet know about the support available. Established in Hitchin in 1939, Citizens […]

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Citizens Advice: Monthly Update: Protect Yourself from Rental Fraud

Rental fraud is an increasing problem, particularly for students and young renters searching for housing. Scammers often post fake listings, impersonating landlords to trick victims into paying deposits or rent for non-existent or already-occupied properties. Many fall victim to these scams, losing hundreds or even thousands of pounds. With high rental demand, it is essential

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Citizens Advice: Monthly Update: Volunteering: How You Can Get Involved

Volunteering: How You Can Get Involved and the Many Benefits it Can Bring You! Citizens Advice North Hertfordshire (CANH), a local charity offering free, confidential advice, is looking for new Volunteer Advisers. How You Can Help Our volunteers come from all backgrounds, bringing unique skills and experiences. They may be students gaining work experience, people

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Citizens Advice: February Update: Take Control of your Credit Card Debt!

The festive season is for most a time for joy and celebration, but for many families, it can be a time of financial stress and uncertainty. Credit card debt might feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, it’s absolutely manageable. The first step? Know your rights. If you’ve signed a credit card agreement, you’re responsible

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August Update from Citizens Advice: Subscription Traps

New research from Citizens Advice found that over 13 million people (26% of UK adults) have accidentally taken out a subscription in the past 12 months. These subscriptions cover services from fitness apps to food delivery services and repeat pet food to magazine subscriptions. Of those who ended up with an accidental subscription, the most

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June Update from Citizens Advice: Advice on Ticket Scams

With the summer event season in full swing, ticket scams are on the rise, targeting eager fans of major events like Wimbledon, the Paris Olympics, concerts, and the Euros. Here are some key points to raise awareness and protect yourself from falling victim to these fraudulent schemes: Fraudsters employ various tactics to lure unsuspecting victims,

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June Update from Citizens Advice: Advice on Buying a Second-Hand Car

If you’re buying a second-hand car from a trader, choose a trustworthy one with an established name with a good reputation. Ideally, they will be part of a trade association or follow the industry’s code of practice.   If you’re buying via an auction, you’ll have fewer legal protections like the right to returns or refunds so

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