Fake LinkedIn account impersonates Dubai regulator
It promoted a fictional $10m loan for the purposes of promoting the Indian economy
Scams
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South African firm distances itself from WhatsApp scam
Regulator believes an individual is operating without authorisation to ‘solicit funds from consumers’
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UK regulators join forces to tackle coronavirus pension scams
Investors told to ‘reject all unexpected and unsolicited offers’
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Watchdog warns of ‘opportunistic’ covid-19 scammers
Consumers have already been contacted by fraudsters looking to steal their money
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Pension Life founder Angie Brooks under fire
BBC Radio programme questions her campaigner credentials
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Life insurance scammers crawl out from under rocks
Times of crisis bring out the best in most – but the very worst in some
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UK coronavirus-related fraud nearly hits £1m
Bogus HMRC tax refunds and investment scams are some of the many tactics being used
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Scammers target ex-clients of two firms over pension transfers
Offering them help for an upfront fee
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Wine company insolvent after duping investors
Boiler room-like scam conned vulnerable people into investing in an unregulated scheme
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‘Pension scam scandal’ sees Brits lose £155,000 each
To bogus advisers who persuaded them to move money from pensions into risky investments
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Investment firm directors banned after £9m US property scam
With 244 investors owed approximately £11m
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Mini-bond victims targeted by scammers
As Financial Services Compensation Scheme urges them to be cautious