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Scammers target ex-clients of two firms over pension transfers

By Robbie Lawther, 20 Mar 20

Offering them help for an upfront fee

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned former clients of Wales-based financial advisory firm Synergy Wealth and London-based investment manager Westbury Private Clients to be wary of fraudsters contacting them.

The UK watchdog believes con artists may be offering to review these customer’s pensions and arrange a transfer for an inappropriately high fee.

It believes that a third party has provided contact details to companies believed to be linked to so-called “recovery rooms”.

The FCA said: “These are fraudsters who approach investors who have been scammed or had failed investments, offering to help them get their money back for an upfront fee.”

Tags: Cold Calling | FCA | Pension Transfers | Scams

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