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Protecting Your Heart and Your Wallet This Valentine’s Day

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the search for connection and scams online reaches its peak. This year, the season of romance coincides with Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, 10th February 2026.     What is Safer Internet Day?  Safer Internet Day, initiated by the EU Safe Borders project in 2004 and adopted by the Insafe network…

Westway Holdings Ltd FSCS compensation claims now open

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is now open to considering claims regarding Westway Holdings Bonds.   What was Westway Holdings Ltd and what went wrong? Westway Holdings Ltd was an investment property developer operating in the Supported Housing sector. Between 2016 and 2020, the company promoted retail bonds, stating they would be secured against…

Prioritise Your Well-being This Christmas: Access Support

The festive season, a time filled with expectation and celebration, can often be a period when families face significant emotional or financial challenges. Learn the crucial contacts to keep today.     Recognising support this Christmas Recognising the increased strain of these critical weeks, it is essential to evaluate and know the support systems available…

Navigating Economic Abuse and Finding Hope This Christmas

For many, the Christmas season brings joy and celebration. But for victims of economic abuse, who may be battling crippling debt and arrears as a result of their trauma, the holidays can feel incredibly bleak.     In the midst of the current financial crisis, the burden is even heavier when someone has been subjected…

Your Guide to Starting a CFD Trading Compensation Claim

Think you have grounds for a CFD Trading claim? Review the essential steps and contact us for a free initial consultation to find out your options.     What a CFDs? CFD trading is typically a short-term agreement where you invest in the value of a particular asset. Typically, people invest in an asset by…

Lost Money to a Bank Fraud or Scam? Know Your Rights

The rise of sophisticated fraudsters and scams is causing significant financial and emotional distress, making it crucial to be aware of scam tactics and understand that victims may have legal avenues to recover lost money.   Oakwood Solicitors understands the huge, negative impact of scams and offers assistance to help victims recover funds lost as…

Your Essential Guide to Online Trading Claims

Online trading scams have become increasingly prevalent, with the market saturated by brokers who often violate rules, causing significant financial and physical harm to their clients. Claim compensation for lost money from these scams today.     Have you lost money trading online? If you are UK-domiciled investment client, then trading platforms (regardless of where…

Romance Scams – What are they?

Romance scams usually begin on dating apps or social media sites. Scammers use these online profiles to create fake identities or impersonate real celebrities to get close to their targets.   Once they have gained trust, the scammer fabricates a story of needing money urgently.     How romance scammers find their victims Scammers easily…

NatWest refund their customer £10,000 plus interest after allowing him to send money to a scam investment

Mr. Garga was a victim of an Authorised Push Payment (APP) investment scam, where his bank failed to notice and prevent his funds from being sent to a scam investment.   Within nine months Mr Garga sent a total of £10,000 to a scam investment, Marshbell Limited via Northern Provident. He believed at the time…

BlackStar Wealth Management – Has your pension lost money?

Has your pension lost money after being advised to transfer by Blackstar Wealth Management?   Who were BlackStar Wealth Management Limited? Blackstar Wealth Management Limited was a FCA regulated company prior to closure. It was a firm of independent financial advisors who advised the majority of their customers to transfer their pensions. The advisors typically…