Pension leak could impact former UK workers on Island

Tuesday, 31 March 2015 00:00

Could troubling news from the UK regarding pensions impact any Manx residents?

It was reported yesterday that millions of pension pot details had been sold on for as little as five pence - potentially falling into the hands of criminals.

The general message from the Office of Fair Trading is not to give out any details over the phone should someone call you seeking this information.

David Oldfield says people from the Island who once worked in the UK could have cause for concern:

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