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Is The Cost of Living Pushing People Into Scams?
Scams are exploiting people who are struggling with the cost of living, banks have warned. Young professionals are especially vulnerable as they are the most active on social media. Scammers are approaching people on social media with offers of investments that are said to bring quick, high returns. Always a red flag. Fraud prevention service…
Read MoreInvestment Scam: Couple Convicted of Cold-Calling Scam
A married couple were convicted last week for heading up a cold calling investment scam targeting elderly victims with a total loss of over £2.7 million. It’s not often we see white collar crime punished in the UK, so this is a refreshing piece of news. Southwark Crown Court found Clint Canning guilty of fraud…
Read MoreInvestment Scams wreaking havoc on Facebook and Instagram
Which? research uncovered numerous investment ads on Facebook and Instagram that mislead investors into potential scams. This discovery coincides with a significant rise in losses attributed to investment scams. At I&L, we remain vigilant in identifying emerging scams and have previously shared information about recognizing signs of investment scams. This time, it is concerning that…
Read MoreIndependent Financial Advisors (IFA)
An IFA (independent financial advisor) is someone who gives unbiased advice on how to invest in financial products across the market. What all financial advisers in the UK should have in common is that they’re regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This means there are rules they must follow when dealing with you. Choosing…
Read MoreConsider investment fraud victims
It is somewhat common knowledge that white-collar criminals regularly dupe innocent investors into handing over their hard-earned cash. During the fallout of such cases, we often, understandably, hear about the perpetrators and their misdemeanours. White-collar criminals become famous. But rarely is a voice is given to victims of unregulated investment fraud and similar crimes. Remember…
Read MoreWhat are recovery room scams?
A recovery room scam occurs when scammers falsely present themselves as insolvency professionals to recover funds lost in a failed investment. This is a growing problem in the UK so it’s important that you look out for red flags such as: Contact is usually made using hurried tactics including cold calls to get you to…
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