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IncreasingMedium2026-06-15

FCA warns on misleading car finance claims adverts

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Regulatory Event

FCA warned consumers about misleading car finance 'money tips' adverts from claims management companies and law firms posing as impartial advice.

Analysis

The FCA, via a joint regulatory taskforce, identified social media ads from CMCs and law firms disguised as independent advice to drive motor finance claims sign-ups. Lenders should anticipate elevated claims volumes and ensure complaint handling and Consumer Duty obligations are met.

Relevance

Signals continued surge in motor finance claims activity affecting lender redress and operational risk.

Required Action

Action Required

Monitor CMC and law firm promotions related to motor finance claims and ensure firm responses to claims align with regulatory expectations.

Justification

Motor finance claims remain a significant conduct and provisioning risk for UK lenders.

Control Commentary

Strengthen complaint handling capacity for motor finance claims; monitor CMC-driven inbound volumes and ensure fair treatment under Consumer Duty.

Source

FCA warned consumers about misleading car finance 'money tips' adverts from CMCs and law firms on social media posing as impartial advice to drive motor finance claims sign-ups.

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