Fraud & scams
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.
The ongoing fight against scams
Sarah Marin talks about the challenges FSCS faces in preventing and reporting scams and why we’re keen to continue collaborating on scam prevention in 2022.
Protecting your financial future
Low interest rates and market uncertainty during Covid-19 could be unsettling and scammers know that you might be considering your savings and investments.
Stay safe from scammers
Scammers always look for ways to make you part with your money but it’s easy to stay scam smart, spot fraudsters and keep safe online when claiming with FSCS.
FSCS news
Fortnightly financial #38 Leon Ward
Nigel Yeates, Communications and Stakeholder Business Partner, speaks to Leon Ward, CEO at MyBnk about delivering expert-led financial education to young people.
Jeff Stelling kicks off latest phase of FSCS pension protection campaign
FSCS teams up with sports broadcaster and TV legend Jeff Stelling to raise awareness about the importance of checking your pension is FSCS protected
Fortnightly financial #37 Tanya Tracey
Nigel Yeates, Communications and Stakeholder Business Partner, speaks to Tanya Tracey, CEO at GAIN (Girls are INvestors), about inspiring the next generation of investment professionals.
Fortnightly financial #36 Funmi Olufunwa
Nigel Yeates, Communications and Stakeholder Business Partner, speaks to Funmi Olufunwa, Founder at Hoops Finance who is a qualified mortgage advisor and financial coach, about gaps in financial education and addressing them.
Podcasts
#37 Mini-pod: Making a claim for mortgage advice and mis-selling
Nigel and Caroline discuss one of the lesser-known – but by no means less important – areas of our protection: mortgage advice & mortgage endowment claims.
#36 FSCS scams spotlight: past patterns and future projections
Gareth and James talk about common scams and fraud we see at FSCS, what you should and shouldn’t expect from us and the ever-evolving threat from scammers.
#35 Mini-pod: Why checking the small print can make a big difference
Join Amy and Steve from FSCS as they look at why regularly reviewing your financial products and thoroughly reading the small print is so important.
#34 Young people's attitudes to pensions
Join Farah and Irene from FSCS as they chat about some of the insights we’ve gathered around young people and the retirement of the future.
Protection
Five things to consider about cryptoassets
Before investing in cryptoassets, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Litecoin, consider these five things...
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’.
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.
Mini-bonds – should you invest?
Find out about mini-bonds, the risk they carry, and how to keep your money safe.
Technology
Technology is at the heart of FSCS’s plans to improve our customer experience
At FSCS we’ve put technology at the heart of our plans to improve our customer experience as we adapt to the changing nature of the claims we’re receiving from customers.
Crypto assets - wild west finance or a force for good?
In this extract from a recent article, FSCS’ Chief Data, Intelligence and Technology Officer, Sabah Carter looks at the debate going on in the crypto space, which has intensified in recent weeks
Ready, debt, go: using automation to help our debt management customers
Determined to go the extra mile for our customers, we created an innovative new automation tool that saved nearly two years for our first debt management customers.
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.