85 UK firms investigated over pension scams
Six have already agreed to review their permissions as a result
Scams
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UK regulator urged to draft rules on pension guidance
Four million people could be missing out on free support ahead of retirement
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Prudential latest victim of impersonation scams
Fraudster created fake letters and brochures using the firm’s logo
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UK regulator puts fraudulent Google ads in its crosshairs
Online promotion of scams could leave platform operators legally liable
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£60m revamp for UK fraud centre
Recent information request found just 6.6% of pension scam complaints passed to the police
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Hong Kong regulator warns investors about social media scams
CEO says crackdown on fraudsters is a ‘high priority’
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‘Too many scandals’ prompt FCA to take action
Aim is to ‘ensure people can better navigate financial services to invest for the future’
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Just 6.6% of reported pension scam cases passed to police
As Quilter urges government to introduce measures to tackle how fraudsters target victims online
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UK regulator netted £224m from enforcement action
Sum is slight decline compared to the previous financial year
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IFA company goes into liquidation
It also served as an Isa manager
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Investors lose over £20m to international Ponzi fraudster
He made people believe their pensions and savings were invested in foreign exchange trading
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Over £30m lost to scams in four years
Victims put off sorting out their finances for fear of being scammed again