Scammers’ ‘socially engineer’ victims

Victim of a financial scam

17% increase in suspicious or scam-related activity Any of us can fall victim to a scam. Scams are increasingly common and many people are caught out. They can be very distressing, and the impact is often emotional as well as financial. If you’ve been the victim of a scam, remember that you’re not alone. Increasingly,…

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Are you a Vulnerable Client?

A person caring for a vulnerable client

Being a Vulnerable Person Could Make You a Target for Finance Scams – Be Aware! Earlier this year the FCA launched guidance for Financial Advisors relating to the fair treatment of vulnerable clients.  On the FCA website it states that their research showed that “27.7 million adults in the UK now have characteristics of vulnerability…

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