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Pension Scam Red Flags

 

Pension scams are getting more complex, so you need to be on the lookout to safeguard your hard-earned money. Here is a summary of the main red flags:

 

  1. Cold Calls and uninvited Contact: It is against the law for businesses to contact people about pensions in an uninvited manner. It’s probably a fraud if you get a cold call, email, text message, or even a knock on your door offering chances or advice on pensions. Reputable businesses won’t reach out to you in this manner without your permission.

 

  1. Pressure to Act Quickly: Con artists frequently instil a sense of urgency, pressuring you to sign paperwork right away or decide what to do. Take caution if you are asked to sign documents that have been sent to you by courier right away, particularly if this is being done to “speed things up.”

 

  1. Promises of High Returns: Promising high returns, particularly on low-risk investments, is a serious cause for concern. You can be lured in by scammers with promises of extraordinarily high rates of return or foreign investment opportunities. Keep in mind that chances are, something sounds too wonderful to be true.

 

  1. “free pension reviews”: These businesses frequently operate without authorisation and promote questionable investments or outright frauds. A regulated financial advisor is the best source for reliable pension advice.

 

  1. Early Pension Release Offers: Con artists may make false claims that they can assist you in getting your pension before you turn 55. But unless certain requirements are satisfied, doing so may result in significant tax penalties—up to 55% of the amount withdrawn (like severe illness). Any proposals to take money out of your pension early should raise suspicions.

 

  1. Lack of Contact Information: Names, addresses, and phone numbers should all be clearly provided by a reputable business. It may be an indication of a scam if the information is ambiguous, missing, or challenging to validate.

 

It is critical to cut off any contact with cold callers and seek expert assistance if you think you have been approached by one Sarah Waddington solicitors, can offer you advice,  support and guide you through difficult circumstances in a secure manner.

Sarah Waddington Solicitors; Financial Claim Specialists

Our experienced team of solicitors specialises in navigating the complexities of financial claim. We strongly encourage you to get in touch with us at Sarah Waddington Solicitors. Our experienced team of solicitors specialises in navigating the complexities of financial rights and finance law.

By taking proactive steps now, you can position yourself to explore potential compensation claims and benefit from the positive developments in the industry.

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