Dramatic rise in fraud and scam complaints
24 September 2021
Financial Ombudsman Service warns of fraud danger as it continues to help high numbers of customers.
The Financial Ombudsman Service is a free and easy-to-use service that settles complaints between consumers and businesses that provide financial services. We resolve disputes fairly and impartially, and have the power to put things right.
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We can also help with complaints about claims management companies (CMCs). If you have a complaint, or you’re a CMC dealing with a complaint, head to the Claims Management Ombudsman website for more information.
Who we’ve helped
Clarence’s complaint about payments for a service he didn't receive Consumer Credit
Clarence got in touch with us after he’d been trying to resolve a payment issue he’d been having for a service he’d bought but was no longer receiving. After a year of trying to sort it out himself, he came to us for help.
Read Clarence’s complaint about payments for a service he didn't receive case study
Who we’ve helped
Carolyn’s PPI complaint PPI
Carolyn contacted us after making a complaint about PPI. She wasn’t sure that the business had made the right decision, so decided to get in touch with us.
Who we’ve helped
Shazir’s complaint about an extension to a finance agreement Consumer Credit
Shazir got in touch with us when a problem arose with the company that provided the finance for his kitchen redesign.
Read Shazir’s complaint about an extension to a finance agreement case study
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Latest news
Information for customers of Advancis Limited (known as Buddy Loans)
8 September 2021
Advancis Limited (known by its trading name, Buddy Loans) went into administration on 8 September 2021.
Information for Provident customers
4 August 2021
Information for customers on Provident Personal Credit Limited’s scheme of arrangement and complaints to the ombudsman service.
