Scams

Red warning triangle with white background and black symbol showing a fishing hook and the word SCAM. Illustration of the concept of cyber scam and email phishing

Latest news | 16 Jul 26

UK plans to protect savers from scams ‘unlikely’ to work

SPP welcomes plans for simpler pension transfers but warns they are “unlikely to work as intended in practice”

Companies | 11 Sep 23

Director hit with 14-year ban for £2.8m oil company investment scam

‘Lengthy disqualification ordered by the court illustrates the seriousness of his actions’

Companies | 5 Sep 23

Singapore police force investigates 329 scammers

Victims have lost around £5.5m

Red warning triangle with white background and black symbol showing a fishing hook and the word SCAM. Illustration of the concept of cyber scam and email phishing

Companies | 15 Aug 23

Over 3 million Brits fell victim to a financial scam in last year

Total of £17bn lost to fraudsters

Cold-calling ban questioned as gov’t plans ‘swifter’ launch

Companies | 2 Aug 23

UK government launches consultation on banning scam calls

Victims lost £750m in 2022-23 financial year to fraudulent investment schemes