Law firm issues warning following investment scam
A law firm has recently issued a warning after it emerged that a wealth investment seminar was actually a scam.
Annabelle Vaughan on the fight against scams
As a partner and head of Court of Protection and Wills, Trust and Probate at Coffin Mew, I often work on behalf of the people most vulnerable to scams and fraud. My work in this area has led me to pursue another qualification: I have become a Friends Against Scams SCAMchampion.
Fraud considered a top risk to pension freedoms
Recent data found that advisers believe fraud and stock market volatility are the greatest risks to pension freedoms.
HMRC issue warning over tax rebate scams
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is urging consumers to stay alert to new and sophisticated tactics used by fraudsters.
Pension freedom fraudsters target almost one in ten
New research has revealed that almost one in ten over-55s have been the target of a fraudster since the pension freedoms were launched.
Fraud allegations trigger investigation into financial advice firm
A criminal investigation has been launched into an advice firm following allegations of fraudulent activity.
Lawyer Checker Launch OnDMARC
Lawyer Checker is pleased to be launching a new product to help legal professionals effectively secure their firm’s email.
SRA issue scam warning over abandoned funds emails
The Solicitors Regulation Authority have issued an alert to professionals and the public over fraudulent emails regarding abandoned funds.
Solicitor who paid herself £2k from client’s will banned from profession
A solicitor has been banned from the practice after taking advantage of a client’s will to pay herself £2,000.
Charities warned to watch out for CEO fraud
Charities are being urged to watch out for CEO fraud.
New resources to tackle charity fraud released
New resources to help the prevention and detection of charity fraud have been launched by the Fraud Advisory Panel.
Advisers plead guilty to scamming clients out of pension funds
Two advisers have pleaded guilty to scamming clients to gain access to their pension funds.
Over a third fail to spot a pension scam
Recent research has revealed that over a third of people would fail to recognise a pension scam.
FCA warns of increased risk of online investment fraud
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is today urging the public to be vigilant to the threat of online investment fraud.
Digital Power of Attorney Will Leave Older People at Risk
In this blog, Tracy Martin, Partner at North Yorkshire Law, discusses why we need to talk about the consequences of a fully digital Lasting Power of Attorney system, following a push from the Financial Conduct Authority.
Law Society issue warning over scam email
The Law Society has warned that any emails purporting to be them regarding ‘Find a Solicitor’ profiles should be treated with caution.
Brokers target vulnerable clients in investment scam
Four defendants have been found guilty following a prosecution case brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Investigation into wealth management company launched
An investigation has been launched into the activities of a wealth management firm.
Are your clients aware of APP scams?
APP scams can be easy to fall for.
Fraud in relation to the elderly and infirm – is it an endemic problem?
In August of this year former Senior Judge Denzil Lush indicated that fraud committed against the elderly who entrust their financial affairs to members of their family and friends was commonplace. Recently a report in the national press highlighted a case involving a serious fraud perpetrated by a neighbour who had been appointed the executor […]
