We have been focusing recently on helping people avoid scams; online, on the telephone and in person on the doorstep. It's a common misconception that it will always be a stranger that steals from you. In actual fact statistically it's just as likely to be someone you know. A carer or family member. It seems really sad that sometimes people cannot trust the person closest

Did you know FMB are members of the Personal Finance Society's Financial Vulnerability Taskforce? This is an initiative created to promote greater understanding, encourage appropriate behaviours and establish good practice in respect of consumer vulnerability. We are committed to the Charter which is embedded into our working practices to ensure that we recognise and