fraud

Ombudsman records 8,734 complaints about fraud and scams

With fraud on the rise, IFAs share how they are combatting the threat

Guy Flintham persuaded investors to put £19m in an investment scheme

Guy Flintham faces charges of fraud by false representation

Losing an average of just under £13,000 each to scammers

Four in ten (41%) adults experienced a scam attempt in the last year

Regulator emphasises urgency for firms to safeguard clients and combat fraud

'We will not tolerate those who abuse that trust'

Fraudulent claims totalled £24,000

Received £1.2m from protection policy