TPR’s Nicola Parish warns the industry to ‘step up’ and protect members from pension fraud
25% of pension transfer assessments in Q1 2023 raised red flag scam warnings
Trustees must not let deluge of other work lesson their focus on transfer-out checks
Quilter finds convictions have slumped to their lowest level since 2007
Call comes as regulator acknowledges growing budgetary constraints around ScamSmart
Fears include scam risks, lack of engagement and lack of understanding of tax implications
Legislation approved to boost internet safety has not answered numerous calls for the inclusion of economic harm and scams from the finance industry.
Action Fraud has revealed £1.8m has already been lost this year to pension fraud, as it warns savers to be vigilant and protect their pensions.
The increase in financial scams during the last 12 months has promoted calls from all corners of the pensions industry for better support for savers.
The government should consider handing to a minister the specific responsibility for tackling the growing number of scams across the finance sector, AJ Bell says.