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Thousands Locked Out of Hargreaves Accounts
20 Mar
Summary
- Thousands of clients reported issues accessing digital services.
- Company cited technical issues impacting website and mobile app.
- Client assets and data are secure; no cyber incident evidence found.
UK financial services giant Hargreaves Lansdown has been experiencing widespread technical issues, affecting thousands of its clients' ability to access digital services. The problems began on Thursday evening and have impacted the company's website and mobile app, preventing users from making transactions.
Hargreaves Lansdown, which manages private investments for two million people, has acknowledged the "technical issues" in a statement. They have assured customers that all client assets and data are secure and that there is no indication of a cyber incident.
The disruption has led to significant user frustration, with many expressing their anger and concern on social media platforms. Some clients have threatened to move their business to rival firms, while others have inquired about potential compensation.
The company has apologized for the inconvenience and is working to restore full service as quickly as possible. Updates on the situation are being provided on their website's status page.
