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07-08-2015, 09:03 AM
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Cold Calling Pension Scam

Another nasty scam to be aware of ...

Pension scams becoming investment scams, says Citizens Advice
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-33804578

Apparently cold callers are targeting the over 50s so watch it.

Originally Posted by BBC News
Never give financial information to a cold caller
Find out whether the company approaching you is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority
Seek independent advice before agreeing to a pension transfer
Never do anything in a hurry
Follow further advice from the Pensions Regulator here
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07-08-2015, 09:09 AM
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Re: Cold Calling Pension Scam

Very timely advice. All cold calls should be treated the same way-No thank you.
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07-08-2015, 09:23 AM
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Re: Cold Calling Pension Scam

I am always amazed anyone has anything to do with cold callers (unless of course they are having age related memory problem ).

Sometimes people can be their own worst enemy letting the desire to get something for nothing or greed to cloud their judgment .
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13-08-2015, 04:50 PM
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Re: Cold Calling Pension Scam

I thought that I have had most of the scam/cold calling via the phone, Just had a new one.
A few minutes ago I had one where the caller wanted to sell me a funeral plan.
I had a laugh over the phone, and then told the caller, call again when I'm dead and I'll think about it. I disconnected.
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04-04-2016, 12:26 PM
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Re: Cold Calling Pension Scam

I am cautious with cold callers but must admit I have used them in the past and its worked out fine, for me it depends to a large extent as to how I feel after doing my background checks on the company etc etc
 

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