The Online Safety Act 2023 is an act of the Parliament of the United
Kingdom to control online speech and media. It passed on 26 October
2023 with a view to being able to deal more effectively with harmful
online content including scams and scam adverts.
Speaking on The Martin Lewis Podcast, the money-saving expert
himself said he was ‘heavily involved’ in the campaign to get scam
advert regulation included in the Online Safety Bill.
He said: “Always be vigilant when you’re approached by a person or
company selling you something you have not requested, cold calling is a
warning. Never click links or call numbers, emails or texts, if you don’t
know who it’s from.”
For further information and advice on financial issues
and saving money please visit the Money Saving Expert
website: www.moneysavingexpert.com
Please pay extra attention to adverts or ‘sales’ that
are too good to be true! The Christmas and New Year
sales are tempting but if you never receive the item
you have not saved any money!
If you have been scammed or misled into contracting with a business or a
trader and parted with money, please report to Citizens Advice Consumer
Advice Line on 0808 223 1133 or go to the following website to report online:
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/get-more-help/if-you-need-more-help-about-a-consumer-issue/