Each year we receive thousands of complaints in the wake of banking fraud and scams.

In the latest ombudsman news, we share our insight into these disputes and how we resolve them fairly. And we bring together expert perspectives on the what more needs to be done in the fight against fraud.

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Latest news

Financial Ombudsman Service continues to see a fall in cases

29 October 2025

Our Q2 2025/26 complaints data shows that new cases coming to us have dropped by more than a third, as professional representatives bring fewer cases.

Press release Complaints data Data and Insight Business complaints data Product complaints data

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Keep your pension safe from scammers, warns the Financial Ombudsman Service

18 September 2025

Over the past five years hundreds of people have fallen victim to potential pension scams, the Financial Ombudsman Service revealed today.

Press release Pensions

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Financial Ombudsman Service celebrates one year anniversary in Belfast with investigator recruitment drive

11 September 2025

A year on from the opening of our Belfast hub, we announce 32 new investigator positions.

Press release Recruitment

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