Pension Scams

A lifetime of savings can disappear in moments. In this episode of Scam Detectors, host Jane Wakefield explores how fraudsters target pensions and retirement savings through romance, fake investments and increasingly sophisticated impersonation. Enola shares how an online relationship led to the loss of her retirement savings and left her deeply in debt. Susanna Streeter, Chief Investment Strategist at Wealth Club, explains how fraudsters exploit trust, urgency and fear of missing out. We also hear from Mike Bloomfield of the UK Pensions Regulator about the professional websites, persistent contact and AI techniques being used to make scams appear legitimate. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, or legal advice.