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1. www.bbc.com › news › world-65038949On the hunt for the businessmen behind a billion-dollar scam

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   Apr 11, 2023 · Jan Erik, a 75-year-old pensioner in Sweden, is about to get scammed, again. The call was made from the offices of Solo Capitals, a purported cryptocurrency trading firm based in Georgia.

2. www.fca.org.uk › news › press-releasesFCA issues warning over ‘clone firm’ investment scams

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   Jan 27, 2021 · The FCA is issuing a warning to the public as reports of ‘clone firm’ investment scams increased by 29% in April 2020 compared to March, when the UK went into its first lockdown. Action Fraud data reveals consumers reported losses of more than £78 million between January-December 2020.

3. nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk › news › over-78-millionOver £78 million stolen in 'clone firm' investment scams

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   Jan 27, 2021 · The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is issuing a warning to the public as reports of ‘clone firm’ investment scams increased by 29% in April 2020 compared to March, when the UK went into its...

4. www.fca.org.uk › consumers › warning-listFCA Warning List of unauthorised firms

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   Jul 26, 2024 · Our Warning List shows the firms that we’re concerned are working without our permission. We add firms to this list as soon as possible. But if a firm isn’t on the list, it may still be unauthorised or be a scam. Unauthorised firms often change their names, and we may not be aware of it yet. To use the list, you can:

5. gizmodo.com › dude-talked-so-much-shit-onlineDude Talked So Much Shit Online About This Company, He’s ...

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   According to the indictment, Stanley wrote “false and derogatory comments and reviews online” about Generational Equity. Stanley’s halfway house claimed that it didn’t allow access to the ...

6. www.ft.com › content › 1abdbb63-617b-433c-9a98-6339Don’t fall for these 10 financial scams

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   Dec 5, 2019 · After trust is gained, victims are asked to lend money — small amounts at first, but many have lost life-changing sums. Some are so ashamed to have fallen for scams like these, they go ...

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   Did 'clone firm' investment scams increase 29% in April 2020?

   • The FCA is issuing a warning to the public as reports of ‘clone firm’ investment scams increased by 29% in April 2020 compared to March, when the UK went into its first lockdown. Action Fraud data reveals consumers reported losses of more than £78 million between January-December 2020.

   FCA issues warning over ‘clone firm’ investment scams

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   Are young people falling for 'get rich quick' scams?

   • If it looks too good to be true, it definitely is. Young people are increasingly falling for “get rich quick” scams on social media. According to an Action Fraud report this year, hundreds of Instagram users have been suckered into giving money to investment schemes promising high returns — sometimes within hours.

   Don’t fall for these 10 financial scams

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   Did a 'former employee' post a negative review on generational equity?

   • According to the indictment, a former employee, Stanley, wrote 'false and derogatory comments and reviews online', including one on Yelp and one on Glassdoor, for Generational Equity. The Yelp review linked to a Wordpress blog with about 67 links smearing Generational Equity.

   Dude Talked So Much Shit Online About This Company, He's ... - Gizmo…

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   Are 'nice people' more likely to fall for financial scams?

   • Plenty of unscrupulous people have tried to trick me into parting with cash over the years. So far, none have succeeded. A survey this week could possibly reveal why: it turns out “nice people” are far more likely to fall for financial scams than misanthropes like me.

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8. www.generationwealth.co.uk › news › beware-ofBeware of investment scammers - generationwealth.co.uk

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   Make sure you are aware of the warning signs that might indicate an investment opportunity is a scam: Unsolicited approaches by phone call, text message, email or a person knocking on your door. When a firm doesn’t allow you to call it back.