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  1. Should you invest?

    Get your immediate finances in order before you invest. Pay off any short-term debt, have an emergency cash fund and consider investing more in your pension.

  2. Report a scam

    Consumers Report a firm Published: 05/03/2020 Last modified: 10/04/2024
    If you think you’ve been contacted by a fraudster or unauthorised firm, find out which scams the FCA can look into and how to make a report.

  3. Mini-bonds

    Consumers Know your rights Published: 17/05/2019 Last modified: 06/06/2022
    Find out about mini-bonds and why retail investors should exercise caution when buying them.

  4. Carbon credit trading

    Scams Published: 05/04/2016 Last modified: 24/10/2016
    Find out how carbon credit trading works, why we think you should avoid investing in carbon credits and related markets, and how to protect yourself from what is most likely a scam.

  5. Recovery room scams

    Consumers Scams Published: 04/12/2019 Last modified: 30/10/2023
    Find out how recovery room scams work, how to avoid them and what to do if you’re scammed.

  6. Get-rich-quick schemes

    Scams Published: 19/04/2016 Last modified: 17/08/2018
    Find out how get-rich-quick schemes like Ponzi and pyramid schemes work, and how to protect yourself from these scams.

  7. Crypto investment scams

    Consumers Scams Published: 27/06/2018 Last modified: 09/10/2023
    Find out how crypto investment scams work, how to avoid them and what to do if you’re scammed.

  8. Money transfer scams

    Scams Published: 05/04/2016 Last modified: 11/01/2022
    Find out how money transfer scams work and what you can do to avoid getting involved.

  9. PPI refund scams

    Scams Published: 30/08/2019 Last modified: 19/08/2021
    Find out why you should be wary if you’re called out of the blue and told you’re owed a refund for mis-selling of PPI.

  10. Pension review scams

    Scams Published: 21/10/2016 Last modified: 17/08/2018
    Be very wary if you are offered a ‘free pension review’ out of the blue and especially if you are then encouraged to move your pension to get better returns or release cash sums.

  11. Protect yourself from scams

    Consumers Scams Published: 09/08/2017 Last modified: 11/08/2023
    Scams can be sophisticated, but if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Find out how to spot the warning signs of investment, pension and other financial scams.