The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has executed search warrants across the UK as part of investigations into five companies believed to be responsible for sending 170 million text messages about motor finance claims. It is the latest action taken by the joint taskforce of the ICO, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Solicitors Regulation Authority and Advertising Standards Authority set up last October to tackle how motor finance claims are handled and promoted to consumers. Andy Curry, head of investigations at the ICO, said: “People are fed up with being bombarded by unwanted calls, texts and emails about car finance claims, and we’re taking action. This week’s searches send a clear message to the claims management sector: comply with the law or expect to hear from us. The FCA has also confirmed two enforcement investigations into The Claims Protection Agency Ltd and Consultation Claims Ltd.