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Google’s investment ad crackdown

Google is cracking down on financial-scam adverts in the UK, but will it work?

Google is cracking down on financial-scam adverts in the UK, but will it work? Campaigner Mark Taber tells us what needs to be done to stem the millions of pounds lost to bogus investment schemes each year.

It was reported this week that the financial regulator has banned one of the biggest crypto currency exchanges from operating in the UK. Jannah Patchay, founder of Markets Evolution, and Jason Deane – a consultant for Luno, explain why those reports were wrong.

Park Christmas Savings, one of the UK’s most popular savings clubs says it will review its refund policy following a Money Box investigation.

And the push for Plain Numbers – why just a few small changes to the way financial information is displayed can dramatically increase customers’ understanding. Mike Ellicock explains the thinking behind his campaign.

Presenter: Paul Lewis
Reporter: Dan Whitworth
Production Co-ordinator: Janet Staples
Researchers: Stefania Okereke and Anita Langary
Producer: Joe Kent
Editor: Alex Lewis

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