by Clerk | Sep 20, 2023 | Newsletter
Cost of Living support Use our cost of living web pages to see what’s available near you. You can also call us on 01983 823134. Contact Citizens Advice Isle of Wight on 0800 144 88 48 or enquiries@iwcab.org.uk. Their advice is free, confidential and independent....
by Clerk | Sep 20, 2023 | Newsletter
A selection of scams to look out for – We have received a report about a particularly nasty scam, people on social media offering property to rent and taking deposits for properties that they don’t own. It is a challenging climate if you are desperate for somewhere to...
by Clerk | Aug 23, 2023 | Newsletter
Free Water Butts: Saving Water, Saving Money! The Footprint Trust is an energy advice charity that has been running for 20 years. Our mission is to reduce the ecological impact of the Isle of Wight. This is through working with the Island’s communities to promote the...
by Clerk | Aug 23, 2023 | Newsletter
Trading Standards get scams too! One of our team has reported that she commented on a facebook page and within an hour had received 2 Whatsapp messages purporting to be a recruitment company offering help with getting a job, shortly followed by a text saying “Hi mum –...
by Clerk | Aug 22, 2023 | Newsletter
A resident reported a phone call alleging to be from Microsoft claiming that hed been hacked and that the hackers were using his computer to send illegal images – luckily this resident is very scam aware and informed the scammers that he would be contacting the Police...
