Launch of consumer advice line funded by Scottish Government is welcomed by Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes
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THE launch of a new one-stop shop consumer advice service for Scots has been welcomed by a Ross MSP.
Funded by the Scottish Government, www.consumeradvice.scot provides free, practical and impartial advice to everyone in Scotland. There is a web chat facility as well as a Freephone number 0808 164 6000.
It was designed as a one-stop shop, covering everything including mobile phones and internet providers, purchases on and offline, travel, banks and insurance firms, builders and public bodies.
“It is really important that people know where to turn for help and advice when it is required," said Kate Forbes, the MSP for the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch constituency, which includes parts of Ross and Cromarty.
“A lot of the cases that I get are because people have been let down and don’t know where to get help.
“Sadly, there are scams and fraud and people get taken for a ride too often. I hope this initiative can help people who need it.”
