Finance investigators warn savers to beware of pension transfer schemes after several people suffered huge losses
- Off-shore firms persuade workers to use pensions to invest in dubious ventures
- It is estimated that such schemes are costing British savers up to £4billion a year
- They are on the rise as since 2015 savers have been able to access a quarter of their pension pots tax-free from the age of 55
Savers have been warned to avoid ‘too good to be true’ pension transfer schemes after a number of victims have been left with huge losses.
Investigators found numerous off-shore firms have persuaded workers to use pension money to invest in dubious or high-risk ventures.
It is estimated that such schemes, many operating illegally, are costing British savers up to £4billion a year, the Times reported.
Investigators found numerous off-shore firms have persuaded workers to use pension money to invest in dubious or high-risk ventures (stock)
It is estimated that such schemes, many operating illegally, are costing British savers up to £4billion a year
They are on the rise as since 2015 savers have been able to access a quarter of their pension pots tax-free from the age of 55.
The Financial Conduct Authority said tackling the scams was a key priority.