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I have got my bank statement this morning and there are some transactions on it that I have not made, what should I do?

This could be a case of a bank error, fraud or identity theft (see question Q506 for further information about identity theft). You should immediately contact your bank/credit card company to report the discrepancies and to terminate your card. ...

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I have got my bank statement this morning and there are some transactions on it that I have not made, what should I do?

This could be a case of a bank error, fraud or identity theft (see question Q506 for further information about identity theft). You should immediately contact your bank/credit card company to report the discrepancies and to terminate your card. ......

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Someone has hired some property from me and failed to return it, is this classed as theft?

If hired property has not been returned it will only be classed as theft in certain circumstances. Example: B hires a wallpaper steamer from C for a week and fails to return it on the due date. This does not automatically mean it is theft. B mu......

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I have lent something to a friend / relative / partner and they have not given it back, what can I do?

The refusal to give something back which has been borrowed is not automatically theft. In some cases it might have to be resolved using the Civil Courts and you may need to seek a solicitor for advice. Example: B borrows C's power drill. B keeps......

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