Freedom of information request reveals
Treasury announced abolition of service in March
Organisation's tools and services to be carried forward
Underlying statutory framework made MAS ineffective
TPAS says smaller pots make up bulk of guidance requests
A persistent lack of awareness among consumers around spotting pension scams and finding financial advice has raised concerns about whether consumer education campaigns are working.
The number of face-to-face and over-the-phone guidance sessions provided by the government-backed service Pension Wise has reached almost 18,000 since its launch in April.
There were more than 750 reported cases of pension liberation fraud last year, an increase on the previous 12 months, according to the latest figures.