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Warn members about pension scams

It is vital that you regularly remind all scheme members about the risk of pension scams.

We conducted research with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as part of the ongoing ScamSmart campaign. This found that half of pension savers don’t believe they are at risk of being targeted by a pension scammer. But pension scams can happen to anyone and no pot is too small for a scammer.

You can help raise awareness about the risk of pension scams in several ways.

Annual benefit statements

You should send all members the ScamSmart leaflet (PDF, 122kb, 2 pages) with their annual pension statement. This can be a weblink rather than a hard copy.

You should also include details of the FCA ScamSmart website.

Transfer requests

You must carry out certain checks and processes when dealing with pension transfer requests.

You should also:

Website messaging

Add scams messaging to your website. Many people will search for information online, so make sure you include scams warnings where you know scheme members or clients will look.

ScamSmart campaign

TPR and the FCA regularly run campaigns to help raise awareness of the risk of pension scams. You can support our campaign, whether that’s through social media, emailing your members or clients, or adding fresh updated content to your website or intranet.

You can find the latest assets on the resources section of the ScamSmart website.