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Consumers in Scotland lodge over 1,300 fraud and scam complaints

31 January 2025

Fraud and scam complaints from people living in Scotland have increased by almost 40% year-on-year.

Fraud and scams Press release

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Consumers in the North West lodge nearly 3,000 fraud and scam complaints

31 January 2025

Fraud and scam complaints from people living in the North West of England have increased by a third year-on-year.

Press release Fraud and scams

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Londoners lodge almost 7,000 fraud and scam complaints

31 January 2025

Fraud and scam complaints from people living in London have increased by a third year-on-year.

Fraud and scams Press release

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Financial Ombudsman Service predicts it will receive over 37,000 fraud and scams complaints next year

23 January 2025

We anticipate that fraud and scams will account for 35% of our incoming banking and loan cases in the next financial year.

Press release Fraud and scams Strategic plans and budget

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Financial Ombudsman Service appoints Chief Operating Officer

8 January 2025

The Financial Ombudsman Service has announced the appointment of Marc Harris as Chief Operating Officer.

Press release

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Financial Ombudsman Service receives more than 4,800 new cases from businesses

16 December 2024

The Financial Ombudsman Service for small businesses has received more than 4,800 new cases from businesses so far this financial year, new figures have revealed.

SME Press release

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High demand for Financial Ombudsman Service continues while business fees remain at lower levels

11 December 2024

The Financial Ombudsman Service will keep costs lower for businesses and further improve its value for money as it faces continued high demand in the year ahead, according to proposals published today.

Plans and budget Press release Consultations and responses

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Christmas tips from the Financial Ombudsman Service to help protect consumers’ festive finances

4 December 2024

Consumers can take some easy steps to protect themselves from unexpected financial worries this Christmas.

Press release Home insurance Fraud and scams Section 75 Travel Insurance

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Financial Ombudsman Service sees complaints increase by more than 50%

27 November 2024

Our newly published data shows that complaints about fraud and scams, current accounts and credit cards are at record highs.

Press release Complaints data Q2 data

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