As a consumer, I want to understand how to protect myself from pension scams. What are two key pieces of advice to avoid them? Additionally, how can I report a scam to the FCA, and what is the primary purpose of the FCA Warning List of unauthorised firms?
Navigate to the 'Consumers' section of the FCA website. Locate and access the 'Pension scams' page. Identify at least two key pieces of advice on how to protect oneself from pension scams from the 'Pension scams' page. Locate the section on 'Report a pension scam' or 'Report a scam to us' on the 'Pension scams' page and identify the methods for reporting. Click on the 'Check our Warning List of unauthorised firms' link from the 'Pension scams' page or 'Report a scam' page. Identify and state the primary purpose of the FCA Warning List from the navigated page.
Successfully navigate to the 'Pension scams' page. State at least two distinct pieces of advice on how to protect oneself from pension scams (e.g., be wary of early pension release, recognize warning signs like guaranteed high returns or high-pressure tactics). State the methods for reporting a scam to the FCA (e.g., via phone or contact form). Successfully navigate to the 'FCA Warning List of unauthorised firms' page. Explain the primary purpose of the FCA Warning List (e.g., to find details of unauthorised firms and individuals not allowed to operate in the UK).