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 shares a festive finance warning

18 December 2025

With the festive season approaching, we are encouraging consumers to take a few practical steps to protect their finances.

Press release

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Joint statement by the FCA and Financial Ombudsman on targeted support

11 December 2025

Today we have published our joint statement with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) following their new guidance on targeted support.

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Financial Ombudsman Service driving reform and delivering improvements as it sets out its plans for next year

27 November 2025

The continuous delivery of changes and improvements to our service will be a key focus for 2026/27 as we launched a consultation on our Plans and Budget.

Press release Strategic plans and budget Consultations and responses

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