Pensions Unpacked: understanding pension scams
7th December 2021 11:16
by Rebecca O'Connor from interactive investor
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In the third episode of Pensions Unpacked, Becky O’Connor, ii’s head of pensions and savings, talks to James Jones-Tinsley, technical specialist at Barnett Waddingham, the pensions consultants, about scams. They break down the various techniques used by scammers, including lures, and offer detailed advice on how to spot scams and tactics so you can avoid becoming a victim. They also discuss what the government is doing to tackle scams, including recent changes to pension transfers, and compensation schemes.
- Watch the first episode of Pensions Unpacked: jargon against the clock and the second Pensions Unpacked: tax, allowances and reliefs
- Read the Great British Retirement Survey 2021 report here.
- Visit our Pensions and Retirement Hub
- Pension stories: examine the saving habits and goals of investors at different life stages
- Pensions: is 12% the new 8%?
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