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Wednesday, 04 September 2024 14:09

FOS says fraud and scam complaints at record level

The Financial Ombudsman Service has reported a record 8,734 fraud and scam cases in just a three-month period this year, the highest ever quarterly level.

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The Financial Conduct Authority has warned clients of failed SIPP firm Hartley Pensions to be wary of scams or fraudsters as administrators of the collapsed provider begin to send out information about the transfer out process.

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The Pensions Scams Industry Group (PSIG), the voluntary body set up to support trustees, providers and administrators in combating pension scams, has launched an ‘Interim Practitioner Guide’ which details the key due diligence steps to undertake when assessing a pension transfer.

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Monday, 14 November 2022 11:08

Minister backs pensions scams warning

Pensions Minister Laura Trott has backed a call from three scam-fighting bodies warning pension scheme trustees and savers of a potential increased risk from scammers seeking to cash in on economic uncertainty.

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Wednesday, 03 August 2022 13:29

Pension regulator steps up scam fighting efforts

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has launched a new three-pronged scam prevention strategy as concerns over rising vulnerability amongst pension savers continue to rise.

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Tuesday, 07 June 2022 14:45

53% of HNW clients hit by financial scams 

More than half (53%) of High Net Worth individuals say they have been victims of a financial scam - a 10% rise in just six months.

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A record high 78% of pension transfers raised at least one warning sign of potential scam activity in April.

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Seven in ten pension transfer requests made in March showed indicators according to the XPS Pension Scam Flag Index.

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A sentencing date has been set for two people charged in connection with a £13m pension transfer fraud.

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Wednesday, 16 March 2022 10:10

2 in 3 pension transfers show scam signs

The latest data on pension transfers from pension firm XPS suggests a “significant increase” in the proportion showing signs of potential scam activity.

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