We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
BBC Question Time
Comments
-
It's interesting though "Martin says he has the "weird accolade" of being the most scammed face in Britain"
"My name and face have been the subject of scam adverts for many years, I get countless reports every day." 2023
"Martin Lewis has issued an urgent scam warning alongside his latest episode of his Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV1. He warned viewers that they must be careful if they see adverts claiming to be him, following a spate of AI videos in which criminals pretend he is endorsing their products: 2025
And another fake BBC one but again the URL doesn't start with BBC . If you are unsure copy and paste the URL on a word doc or note
https://fullfact.org/economy/fake-bbc-article-martin-lewis-arrested-facebook/
I can rise and shine - just not at the same time!
viral kindness .....kindness is contageous pass it on
The only normal people you know are the ones you don’t know very well
0 -
The Which review of it makes it sound legit but they do not recommend it due to the very high risk assets.
So I wonder whether the "BBC" clip has any link to the company at all. There's loads of companies that look real and may be real but the fact that Martin seems to be endorsing this really sets off the alarm bells as his name and image is a favourite of the scammers.
I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe, Old Style Money Saving and Pensions boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
Click on this link for a Statement of Accounts that can be posted on the DebtFree Wannabe board: https://lemonfool.co.uk/financecalculators/soa.php
Check your state pension on: Check your State Pension forecast - GOV.UK
"Never retract, never explain, never apologise; get things done and let them howl.” Nellie McClung
⭐️🏅😇🏅🏅🏅🏅0 -
Trading 212 a legitimate company - not the one mentioned in the scam (Trading AI 212).
The scams prey on people peoples' lack of concentration/comprehension whilst reading.
As an aside, that Which article is ludicrous. Just because a platform offers CFDs, it does not mean the platform is a risk. Clearly written by someone who does not know the market, and probably 80% AI generated.
1 -
Standard scam operating model, use names of legit companies (or indeed personalities) before leading the punter to the actual scamming site.
In some ways you are falling for it, I can assure you that Trading212 (the online savings and investment company that's regulated by the FCA) has nothing to do with this fake, scam rubbish.
0 -
In addition to all the excellent advice above - remember Martin’s mantra - “I DON’T DO ADS”. He painted it on his face once!
blob:https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/d7e8a7d9-752e-46a8-8d1e-94bcf519e0b4I’m a Senior Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Competition Time, Site Feedback and Marriage, Relationships and Families boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com All views are my own and not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
ARE YOU STRUGGLING DURING THE HOLIDAYS? You may find some ideas on how to cope here:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6576551/some-websites-and-helplines-if-youre-struggling-this-christmas0 -
re the author of the article = "Megan is a senior researcher and writer at Which?, with a background in data analysis and stats in the public and charity sectors."
So not someone who is an expert of finance/stocks/trading.
I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe, Old Style Money Saving and Pensions boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
Click on this link for a Statement of Accounts that can be posted on the DebtFree Wannabe board: https://lemonfool.co.uk/financecalculators/soa.php
Check your state pension on: Check your State Pension forecast - GOV.UK
"Never retract, never explain, never apologise; get things done and let them howl.” Nellie McClung
⭐️🏅😇🏅🏅🏅🏅0
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 354.3K Banking & Borrowing
- 254.4K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 455.4K Spending & Discounts
- 247.2K Work, Benefits & Business
- 603.9K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 178.4K Life & Family
- 261.4K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards