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A clampdown on online hoaxers who con people out of money via faked copycat Government websites has led to five arrests.

More than £20 million meant to help people struggling with housing costs following benefit reforms wasn't spent by local councils last year, new figures reveal. But if you're affected, it's not too late to apply for help this year.

Millions of workers face having to give money back to the Government after inadvertently paying the wrong amount of tax.

If you're planning to buy a fishing licence for Father's Day, make sure you avoid copycat sites otherwise you could end up paying extra purely to cover "administration" costs.

Plans for giant "pooled" pension schemes which could boost people's chances of getting a better retirement income have been unveiled in the Queen's Speech, while a 5p charge for plastic bags will also be introduced in England.

Computer users in the UK are being urged by the National Crime Agency to act now to protect their desktop machines and laptops from a new computer virus.

If you're thinking of joining online TV and movie streaming service Netflix, sign up now as it's increasing the monthly membership price for new customers later today.

A slice of up to £3 billion worth of 'lost' pensions could be yours – and most are easy to trace and reclaim. If you need inspiration, look no further than one MoneySaver who found £39,000.

Copycat websites that charge customers for Government and other services, which are usually free, will find it harder to lure in victims after a crackdown by Google.

It's a new tax year and everyone now has a new ISA allowance to use. But how do you to take advantage of the cheapest stocks and shares ISAs?