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Police issue warning over fake emails claiming to be from Martin Lewis after more than 1,000 reported in just three days

Consumers should watch out for fake emails regarding Bitcoin investments that claim to be from MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis after more than 1,000 people reported receiving the scam emails in the space of just three days.

22 April 2022

Martin Lewis, Sir Richard Branson, Deborah Meaden and other public figures issue plea to the PM to put scam ads in the Online Safety Bill

Fourteen trusted household names, public figures and celebrities have signed an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for paid-for scam advertising to urgently be included in the upcoming Online Safety Bill.

16 November 2021

Martin Lewis: 'Government's failure to include scams in Online Safety Bill risks finances and mental health of millions - this must change'

While the draft Online Safety Bill confirmed today will see new laws introduced designed to keep people safe online, there was no mention of specific protection against online scams

11 May 2021

Martin Lewis and MSE join coalition of organisations urging Government to use Online Safety Bill to tackle scams

MoneySavingExpert.com and the Money and Mental Policy Institute, which were both founded by Martin Lewis, are among 17 organisations today 'pleading' for Government action to protect people from online crime.

7 May 2021