Take care if you get an unexpected call about your funeral plan, we’re warning consumers. It may be a scam.
Don’t engage if you get any unexpected calls from your funeral plan provider asking you to transfer money to top up your funeral plan due to the recent issue at Legacy Independent Funeral Directors.
This may be a scam.
What to do if you’re contacted
End the call immediately and contact your funeral plan provider directly, using the number listed on our Financial Services Register[1].
Check if your funeral provider is authorised[2]
Find out how to protect yourself from the most common types of scams[3]
Background
Legacy Independent Funeral Directors has been in the news recently over alleged unpaid debt[4].