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A borrower complains that an agent kept part of her payment
Decisions and case studies / Case studies
Chris came to us when she reportedly gave her lender an overpayment one week. But her payment book only showed the normal repayment amount.
Published 08/07/2019 Last updated 14/07/2025
Ombudsman News 192
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Welcome to the latest edition of Ombudsman News. In this edition, we highlight our consultation on charging Claims Management Companies and other professional representatives. We also share details of roles we’re currently recruiting for.
Published 27/06/2024 Last updated 27/06/2024
Consumer complains after his insurer reviews his policy and asks him to double his premiums
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When Randall took out his whole of life policy, he didn't expect anything to change with it. But he came to us when the business reviewed the policy and told him he'd either have to reduce the final payout or double his contributions.
Published 15/07/2019 Last updated 14/07/2025
Abby Thomas speaks at FCA event: The Consumer Duty – one year on
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Chief Executive and Chief Ombudsman, Abby Thomas, has delivered a keynote speech today to mark the anniversary of the Consumer Duty.
Published 31/07/2024 Last updated 01/08/2024
Consumer is unsatisfied about rejected claim for critical illness cover
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Jorge came to us when his insurer refused to pay his claim after suffering a heart attack.
Published 16/07/2019 Last updated 14/07/2025
Financial Ombudsman Service outlines top tips to avoid common pension complaints
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The common pension pitfalls are being highlighted today to mark pensions awareness week and help consumers understand the help that’s available.
Published 11/09/2024 Last updated 11/09/2024
Complaints jump by 40% year on year
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The number of financial complaints we received in the first half of 2024 rose by over 40%.
Published 24/10/2024 Last updated 24/10/2024
Unexpected withdrawal charge from transferring money to different ISA types
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When Sean transferred money between different ISAs, he didn't realise that he'd incur a withdrawal charge because the new ISA was less than 12 months old. He got in touch for us to investigate.
Published 03/09/2019 Last updated 14/07/2025
Misunderstanding credit protection could cost consumers thousands
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Not understanding the rules around ‘Section 75’ claims could affect consumers’ chances of getting their money back.
Published 23/10/2024 Last updated 23/10/2024
Consumer complains that bank’s online instructions for opening a Lifetime ISA were not clear
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Shelby thought she had opened a Lifetime ISA online. But when her bank told her she hadn't, she came to us with her complaint.
Published 03/09/2019 Last updated 14/07/2025
