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<p>In these unprecedented times we are committed to protecting people from pension
scams and fraud. DWP is working with other Government Departments, the Pension Regulator,
Financial Conduct Authority and other industry bodies to raise awareness and to monitor
for evidence of an increase in pension related fraudster activity. We will continue
to use evidence available, to identify what specific and proportionate measures may
be necessary.</p><p> </p><p>Government has introduced measures to tackle pension scams
following the December 2016 Pension Scams: Consultation <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/pension-scams/pensions-scams-consultation"
target="_blank">link</a>. These include making it harder to open fraudulent schemes
from 2018, and legislating to introduce a ban on cold calling in relation to pensions
in January 2019.</p><p> </p><p>DWP is also bringing forward legislation, through the
Pension Schemes Bill which is currently passing through Parliament. These measures
will give trustees’ assurance they will not be required to make statutory transfer,
unless specified conditions are met.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The PPF, in collaboration
with regulators and pensions bodies, recently published a guide,’COVID-19 and your
pension: where to get help’, which answers common pension concerns and helps individuals
find the right support. This includes guidance for individuals who are concerned about
pension scams.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.ppf.co.uk/covid-19-pensions" target="_blank">https://www.ppf.co.uk/covid-19-pensions</a></p>
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