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Fraud & scams
Details of the latest scams in the financial services sector.
The worrying rise in online financial scams
We are passionate about preventing consumer harm at FSCS. Here is an update on what we are doing to tackle a growing and particularly toxic threat to consumers: scams.
12 May 2021
Protecting your financial future
21 August 2020
Stay safe from scammers
03 June 2020
Top 5 financial & bank scams in the UK
06 September 2019
Beaufort clients warned of potential scam
08 February 2019
FSCS news
Read the latest news and updates regarding FSCS. Learn about our work with the industry, new staff appointments and other projects we’re involved in.
FSCS Outlook
Outlook is FSCS’s industry newsletter, containing our latest news and levy updates. Here you can read the most recent issue, and browse back issues from the past five years.
13 May 2021
Are your pensions and investments FSCS protected?
31 March 2021
FCA releases updated pension redress guidance
26 March 2021
How FSCS went from claimants to customers
18 March 2021
Investing
Read investments articles from FSCS to find out the latest news, how to invest safely and what to take into consideration when you’re planning to invest.
What's crowdfunding? What are the risks?
Crowdfunding sites enable small businesses to raise funds from investors. Learn more about the types of crowdfunding and the risks that are involved.
16 November 2020
Mini-bonds – should you invest?
03 November 2020
Protection
Read the articles in our protection section to find out the latest news on FSCS protection and the wider issues facing the financial services industry.
How much is your annual 'peace of mind' bill?
Can you insure your insurance? And if so, how much would that financial peace of mind cost? You may be surprised to learn that the answer is actually ‘nothing’.
21 May 2021
Our mission to promote pension protection
20 January 2021
Cryptocurrencies – are they covered, and what's the risk?
17 December 2020
What if my bank just exists online?
17 September 2020
Ask these key questions to make sure your money is protected
04 September 2020
Technology
Read our technology articles to find out more about fintech in banking and other issues relating to technology and FSCS.
Finding the needle in the haystack
The more complex the claim, the longer it takes for us to handle. We're always looking for smarter ways to work so we can help our customers as soon as possible.
26 April 2021
FSCS embraces artificial intelligence to help customers
07 January 2021
Fintech in banking
08 September 2017