We need more public awareness of scams

Pension scams have been an unwelcome feature of the pensions landscape for quite some time. However, the introduction of freedom and choice has undoubtedly made things worse. Helen Morrissey asks how we can tackle the scammers.

Helen Morrissey
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Pension scams have been an unwelcome feature of the pensions landscape for quite some time. However, the introduction of freedom and choice has undoubtedly made things worse. Helen Morrissey asks how we can tackle the scammers.

According to research from Citizens Advice, a whopping 10.9 million people have received unsolicited calls about their pensions since last April. This includes 2.4m consumers aged between 55-64.  ...

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