Category: Financial Fraud

Navigating the higher rate tax freeze

Posted on September 7, 2022 by - Financial Fraud

Minimising the impact on your personal finances

If you’re a higher rate taxpayer, the freeze on the Income Tax threshold will have meant an increase in your tax bill. The reason for the increase stems from the Chancellor’s decision in April 2021 to freeze the higher rate tax threshold rather than increase it in line with inflation.

Protect yourself from pension scams

Posted on July 28, 2021 by - Financial Fraud

Understanding the warning signs to keep your money safe

Being online more means criminals have a greater opportunity to approach unsuspecting victims with their scams. Online scams can have a devastating financial and emotional impact on victims. 

Beware of pension fraudsters

Posted on May 13, 2020 by - Financial Fraud

Safeguard your hard-earned retirement savings from COVID-19 scammers

Fraudsters are exploiting fears over the COVID-19 pandemic to target pension savers and investors. The Pensions Regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Money and Pensions Service have issued a joint statement urging people not to make rash pension decisions in the wake of the global pandemic, as criminals try to exploit public fears over the market turmoil to dupe victims out of their cash.

Pension scammers: spot the warning signs

Posted on October 9, 2019 by - Financial Fraud

Don’t lose your life savings or be persuaded to invest in high-risk schemes

Don’t let scammers enjoy your hard-earned pension proceeds. Anyone can be the victim of a pension scam, no matter how savvy they think they are. It’s important that everyone can spot the warning signs.