Number of misleading financial ads removed by watchdog doubled last year

False or misleading adverts for compensation claims, cryptocurrency and debt relief products are on the up, said the Financial Conduct Authority.

The Financial Conduct Authority said it was cracking down on false advertising — The Financial Conduct Authority said it was cracking down on false advertising (FCA/PA)

By Alex Daniel, PA Business Reporter

February 07, 2025 at 11:37am GMT

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