NS&I warns on 'pensioner bond' fraud as application deadline looms

NS&I said members of the public searching for its website may be directed to a bogus site, where victims are asked to submit evidence of identity and bank account details. The fraudsters are also cold-calling the public. It is asking potential victims to contact it immediately if they believe they have responded to a fraudulent email, shared their security details or think someone else has accessed their accounts. The deadline for applying for one or both of the 65+ Guaranteed Growth Bonds - there are one-year and three-year versions - arrives at midnight on 15 May. In December, in...