The Pensions Regulator says that more than £30m has been reported lost to pension scammers since 2017.

Scammers targeted pension pots large and small, with individual losses ranging from under £1,000 to as much as £500,000. The average victim was described as a man in his 50s – but this could happen to anyone, so what can you do to spot and avoid a pension scam so that it doesn't happen to you?

The Pensions Regulator says that more than £30m has been reported lost to pension scammers since 2017. Scammers targeted pension pots large and small, with individual losses ranging from under £1,000 to as much as £500,000. The average victim was described as a man in his 50s – but this could happen to anyone, so what can you do to spot and avoid a pension scam so that it doesn't happen to you?

Episode 054: How to spot and avoid a pension scam

My name is Warren Shute, and I am one of the UK’s leading Financial Planners and a bestselling author of The Money Plan. I realised there were many people who did not feel comfortable reaching out to a Financial Planner, either because they did not feel they earnt enough, had enough or were just put off by the term ‘Wealth Manager’.

So after I won Certified Financial Planner of the Year, I decided to turn my attention to help those individuals and families make better money decisions as I believe everyone deserves to have financial freedom, freedom from the worries of money, regardless of wealth or status. I set up http://warrenshute.com and wrote the bestselling book "The Money Plan" to help with just that.

Now you can listen to my weekly YouTube show "The Money Planner" as a podcast, where I discuss ideas and strategies for better money management so you can become financially free. Don't forget to visit my website http://warrenshute.com for free useful downloads and more useful information and resources.

In The Money Planner Podcast, each week I explore all things relevant and topical with finance in a relaxed and fun conversation style. I drill down into the necessary details covering such topics as couples finance, debt management, childrens pocket money, investing & pensions, and how to achieve your financial goals.

If would be great for you to leave me a nice review or let me know any topics you would like me to cover in future

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My name is Warren Shute, and I am one of the UK’s leading Financial Planners and a bestselling author of The Money Plan. I realised there were many people who did not feel comfortable reaching out to a Financial Planner, either because they did not feel they earnt enough, had enough or were just put off by the term ‘Wealth Manager’. So after I won Certified Financial Planner of the Year, I decided to turn my attention to help those individuals and families make better money decisions as I believe everyone deserves to have financial freedom, freedom from the worries of money, regardless of wealth or status. I set up http://warrenshute.com and wrote the bestselling book "The Money Plan" to help with just that. Now you can listen to my weekly YouTube show "The Money Planner" as a podcast, where I discuss ideas and strategies for better money management so you can become financially free. Don't forget to visit my website http://warrenshute.com for free useful downloads and more useful information and resources. In The Money Planner Podcast, each week I explore all things relevant and topical with finance in a relaxed and fun conversation style. I drill down into the necessary details covering such topics as couples finance, debt management, childrens pocket money, investing & pensions, and how to achieve your financial goals. If would be great for you to leave me a nice review or let me know any topics you would like me to cover in future

My name is Warren Shute, and I am one of the UK’s leading Financial Planners and a bestselling author of The Money Plan. I realised there were many people who did not feel comfortable reaching out to a Financial Planner, either because they did not feel they earnt enough, had enough or were just put off by the term ‘Wealth Manager’.

So after I won Certified Financial Planner of the Year, I decided to turn my attention to help those individuals and families make better money decisions as I believe everyone deserves to have financial freedom, freedom from the worries of money, regardless of wealth or status. I set up http://warrenshute.com and wrote the bestselling book "The Money Plan" to help with just that.

Now you can listen to my weekly YouTube show "The Money Planner" as a podcast, where I discuss ideas and strategies for better money management so you can become financially free. Don't forget to visit my website http://warrenshute.com for free useful downloads and more useful information and resources.

In The Money Planner Podcast, each week I explore all things relevant and topical with finance in a relaxed and fun conversation style. I drill down into the necessary details covering such topics as couples finance, debt management, childrens pocket money, investing &amp; pensions, and how to achieve your financial goals.

If would be great for you to leave me a nice review or let me know any topics you would like me to cover in future

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