Scams

We've seen a spike in reports from MoneySavers who've received emails using Martin Lewis' image to advertise Bitcoin trading. But Martin NEVER endorses products, and nor does MoneySavingExpert.com, so don't be fooled.

Two MoneySavers who were tricked into transferring £10,000s to fraudsters were wrongly refused refunds – despite their banks being signed up to a new code designed to protect customers from 'authorised push payment' scams. 

British Airways is facing a fine of £183.39 million after a data breach last year which compromised the details of about 500,000 customers. 

Consumers are being warned to look out for automated phone calls pretending to be from their bank or card company, after a wave of reports of similar scams. 

HMRC says it's developed new technology which stops fraudsters spoofing its most commonly-used numbers to trick taxpayers into handing over money.

TSB has promised to refund customers who lose money through any type of fraud under its fraud refund guarantee.

Santander customers will receive tailored warnings about different types of fraud when they transfer money through their banking app, as part of anti-scam measures being rolled out this month.

A service that aims to combat money transfer scams and incorrect payments by checking the name of the person or company you're sending money to online could be delayed until next year.

Pension cold-calling has been made illegal from today, in a bid to tackle pension scams – here's what you need to know. 

Pension cold-calling will be banned from Wednesday 9 January, in a bid to tackle pension scams.