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FCA warns UK consumers of scams offering to 'write off debts'

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Published on: 20 September 2022
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LNB News 20/09/2022

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Issue Date: 20 September 2022

Published Date: 20 September 2022

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a webpage warning of scams offering to 'write off debts' targeting UK consumers. The FCA believes there are firms offering unauthorised claims management services to people in the UK, saying they can write off debts but often charging fees to do so, even when the scheme fails.

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