Investment fraud offences rose by 42% in the year to September 2021, according to the latest figures from Action Fraud.

Financial Planners reacting to a report exposing family wealth abuse say that too little is being done to protect financially vulnerable people.

The Serious Fraud Office is investigating the Alpha and Green Park group of companies for misleading investors and money laundering.

The Financial Ombudsman Service has reported a “dramatic” 66% rise in fraud and scam complaints in the first quarter of its 2021/22 year.