PO pension scam complaints soar by two-thirds

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There has been a 66% increase in the number of complaints the Pensions Ombudsman (PO) has received in relation to pension scams since July.

The latest figures showed the Ombudsman was looking at 140 complaints, compared to 84 when contacted by PP during the summer (PP Online, 11 July). Some 90% were related to blocked transfers. Thi...

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