article_snippet: Anyone who hands over their investment as a result of scam messages could be left penniless – and still facing a huge tax bill.
article_snippet: scammers' prize is your pension pot – and scammers' need you to agree to sign a funds transfer form to get scammers' hands on a funds transfer form.
article_snippet: However, the scammers – acting as the broker – do no such thing.
article_snippet: the scammers –'ll take the money and then release only a chunk of the money to you as a loan or cash sum.
article_snippet: You may find the scammer picks up the phone the first time you call to check up on your investment – but the scammers – won't be there the next time.
highlights_snippet: Anyone who hands over investment due to scam could be left penniless .