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

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   Jul 26, 2024 · If you think you’ve been targeted by a scam, please report it to us online. We look into every report we receive, and it could help protect others from fraudsters. Learn more about how to protect yourself from scams.

2. www.moneysavingexpert.com › news › 2021Warning issued by regulator over 'clone firm' using fake ...

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   Apr 14, 2021 · The financial regulator has warned consumers to beware of fraudulent emails from scammers pretending to be MSE or our founder Martin Lewis, after identifying a copycat firm falsely using our name.

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3. www.sra.org.uk › consumers › scam-alertsSRA | Scam alerts - Solicitors Regulation Authority

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   Our scam alerts warn you about people who call themselves solicitors but are not. If you're a client of a solicitor or firm we have decided to prosecute or close down, the service you receive may be affected—find out more about what you should do if the firm you are using has closed.

4. 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...

5. 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.

6. www.fca.org.uk › consumers › fake-fca-communicationsFake FCA communications | FCA - Financial Conduct Authority

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   Mar 21, 2024 · Fake FCA communications. Fraudsters sometimes pretend to work for us, so if you’re unsure, it’s important to check. Find out how to spot fake FCA emails, phone calls, and websites. Scammers will try anything to get you to hand over important personal information, they may even say they work for us.

7. People also ask

   Why do scammers use authorised firms?

   • Fraudsters often use the details of firms the FCA authorises to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm. Scammers may use the name of a genuine firm, its 'firm reference number', which shows it is registered with the FCA, and other details to try and mislead customers.

   Warning issued by regulator over 'clone firm' using fake

   www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2021/04/warning-beware-scammers-using-mse-details-martin-lewis/

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   How do I know if a firm is unauthorised or a scam?

   • 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: If you’re dealing with an overseas firm, check the list of warnings from overseas regulators.

   FCA Warning List of unauthorised firms | FCA - Financial Conduct Autho…

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   What should I do if I've been targeted by a scam?

   • Warnings feed RSS Be cautious of scammers pretending to be from authorised firms. They could be clone firms (a copy of a genuine firm). If you're called unexpectedly by a financial services firm, always ring them back using the number on the FS Register. If you think you’ve been targeted by a scam, please report it to us online.

   FCA Warning List of unauthorised firms | FCA - Financial Conduct Autho…

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   How do scammers use 'firm reference number'?

   • Scammers may use the name of a genuine firm, its 'firm reference number', which shows it is registered with the FCA, and other details to try and mislead customers. They may also mix false details with some correct details of the registered firm.

   Warning issued by regulator over 'clone firm' using fake

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   Is 159 a scam?

   • If you think someone is calling to trick you into giving them money or your personal details, hang up and call 159. This is a secure service that connects you directly with your bank. Calls to 159 are usually charged at the national rate - it depends on your provider. Check if your bank uses 159 on the Stop Scams UK website.

   Check if something might be a scam - Citizens Advice

   www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/scams/check-if-something-might-be-a-scam/

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   Where can I find information about MSE scams?

   • If you're unsure, go directly to the MSE site - we always put the content there - and see our Stop Scams guide for tips on how to protect yourself and your cash. Companies need to be authorised by the FCA in order to sell, promote or advise on certain financial products.

   Warning issued by regulator over 'clone firm' using fake

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8. www.citizensadvice.org.uk › consumer › scamsCheck if something might be a scam - Citizens Advice

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   how to check whether something is a scam. what to do if you've been scammed. Start the online tool. Recognising a scam. It might be a scam if: it seems too good to be true – for example, a holiday that’s much cheaper than you’d expect someone you don’t know contacts you unexpectedly