More than two-fifths (44%) of people would consider turning to investments in the hope of bigger returns, a survey has found.

ut a fifth (20%) do not know where to get information and advice to help them with investing and nearly a quarter (22%) do not know how to check whether or not an investment company is genuine, Nationwide Building Society said.

One in five (19%) people believe an online advert is sufficient to prove a firm is genuine.

This is despite recent concerns and warnings raised about fraudsters advertising…

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