Hundreds of people falling victim to romance scams, the Financial Ombudsman Service warns
25 March 2026
Between January 2025 and March 2026, we received over 500 complaints about romance scams.
The Financial Ombudsman Service has today published its Feedback Statement on its Future Funding Discussion Paper.
The Future Funding Discussion Paper was published in June 2022. The Feedback Statement sets out the Financial Ombudsman’s response to submissions received on the Discussion Paper. Read the full Feedback Statement.
The Financial Ombudsman Service will publish a consultation on its plans and budget for 2023/24 in December.
25 March 2026
Between January 2025 and March 2026, we received over 500 complaints about romance scams.
16 March 2026
The Financial Ombudsman Service and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are strengthening the redress system so consumers get fair and quick compensation when things go wrong, and businesses have more certainty to invest, grow and compete.
10 March 2026
We are urging young drivers across the UK to make well-informed decisions when taking out car insurance.