Tag Archives: Scam

Stop scamming – by giving people better choice.

Posted on August 14, 2018 by

I’m a fan of Government intervening to stop scamming. It’s good that the FT on.ft.com/2P1VT5c  and BBC are reporting “SCAMSMART” the FCA’s new initiative to stop scamming. But this intervention has to be accompanied by positive action from the private sector. People … Continue reading →

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The DB white paper consultation- is it a scam, a closed shop or just a cock-up?

Posted on June 27, 2018 by

      As one of the DWP’s “stakeholders”, I got this message in my inbox yesterday. “I wanted to make you aware that the DWP has published a consultation for A Stronger Regulator today covering elements of its White … Continue reading →

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Bamboozled by vultures! – The Work and Pensions report on Port Talbot

Posted on February 15, 2018 by

Though it reveals little new, Frank Field’s report into what happened  in the British Steel Pension Scheme is nothing if not a good read. But we shouldn’t allow headlines about sausage ‘n’ chips suppers and factory-gate skulduggery to get in … Continue reading →

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Don’t let this be you.

Posted on November 3, 2017 by

This is a submission to Government from someone who fell victim to a pension scam. The questions from Government are emboldened, otherwise I have left the statement as it was sent to me. It has been circulated with  he intent that … Continue reading →

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CETVs; the flight from quality

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

Both the Times and the Financial Times report today on the anticipated voluntary withdrawals from Britain’s DB pensions through cash equivalent transfer values (CETVs). The FT, relying on Mercer as a source, estimate the withdrawals to be as much as … Continue reading →

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Real money and real people need real regulation.

Posted on April 29, 2017 by

  I am an admirer of Angie Brooks, though my opinion of her is not shared by Andrew Warwick- Thompson of the Pension Regulator. Angie and Andrew see pension scams in different ways. This evening I talked with Angie about … Continue reading →

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Zacchaeus – the short-arsed scammer who came good.

Posted on October 31, 2016 by

Zacchaeus -Remember him? Zacchaeus was a tax man who one day climbed a tree For he was short in stature and said he could not see And yet he had a problem, that mattered even more He didn’t see the … Continue reading →

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I smell a (pensions) rat – what can I do?

Posted on May 30, 2015 by

An advert appeared yesterday on the Pension Play Pen Linked In Group.. If you’re in our Group, you can see it here The organisation – Save My Pension is offering a “route to market” with the message from its Director Danny Smith  … Continue reading →

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Help is on its way.

Posted on March 27, 2015 by

For Britain’s flummoxed pensioners- help is on its way! Continue reading →

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Hyenas on the savannah

Posted on February 8, 2015 by

My friend is angry. For his whole life he’s worked for the Treasury, retiring this year. He managed the national insurance fund, helped set up the pension protection fund. Much about what is good about the state pension is down … Continue reading →

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