Almost £50,000 a day was stolen through pension scams in 2023, totaling £17.7m for the year, with an increase in cases attributed to the cost of living crisis. Action Fraud advises caution towards unexpected communications and investment opportunities, highlighting pension reviews and transfers as common scam tactics. The government is addressing retirement savings concerns, as fraud reports rose in 2023, warning individuals to be vigilant and seek advice from authorized financial advisors to avoid falling victim to scams.
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Undocumented Workers, Fearing Deportation, Are Staying Home
In downtown Freehold, N.J., the absence of undocumented Latin American day laborers due to fear of deportation under President Trump has left industries like construction, agriculture, elder care, and hospitality struggling with labor shortages, potentially leading to higher costs for consumers. The looming threat of mass deportations and the phasing out of programs like temporary protected status have left industries reliant on immigrant labor in a state of uncertainty. The impact extends beyond immigrant communities...
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