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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning about Forex online trading firm, 4EX7, which has been providing financial services or products in the UK without authorisation. "This firm is not authorised by us and is targeting people in the UK. Based upon information we hold, we believe it is carrying on re
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning about a fraudulent firm, Claims Advice Bureau, masquerading as FCA authorised Claims Advice Bureau (UK) Limited. "This is what we call a ‘clone firm’; and fraudsters usually use this tactic when contacting people out of the blue, so you should be especial
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning about a fraudulent firm, Navifx, masquerading as FCA authorised CFH Clearing Limited. "This is what we call a ‘clone firm’; and fraudsters usually use this tactic when contacting people out of the blue, so you should be especially wary if you have been co
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning about a fraudulent firm, ForexGrowths, masquerading as FCA authorised Tradeslide Trading Tech LTD. "This is what we call a ‘clone firm’; and fraudsters usually use this tactic when contacting people out of the blue, so you should be especially wary if you
News from the Federal Trade Commission in the US Please note we feel warnings such as this are relevant everywhere as similar scams are likely to be Worldwide. ———— Warnings have been issued to more than 160 individuals and companies making unsubstantiated claims that their products and treatmen
News from the Federal Trade Commission in the US Please note we feel warnings such as this are relevant everywhere as similar scams are likely to be Worldwide. ———— Another warning has been issued to alert people about work-at-home business opportunities that sound too good to be true. Scammers
On 15 July 2020 a number of high-profile Twitter users had their accounts hacked by scammers who proceeded to post fake tweets offering to double any Bitcoin that they received. This is the first time that so many public figures have been exposed by a single targeted cyberattack. Social media users should be wary of [&
News from the Federal Trade Commission in the US Please note we feel warnings such as this are relevant everywhere as similar scams are likely to be Worldwide. ———— People are being asked to remain alert to the latest phishing scam targeting your bank account details and personal information. Sc
News from the Federal Trade Commission in the US Please note we feel warnings such as this are relevant everywhere as similar scams are likely to be Worldwide. ———— People are being asked to remain vigilant as states witness a rise in the number of fake contact tracers using the COVID-19 pandemi
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has taken steps to remove online ads promoting untested cures and treatments for Coronavirus. A number of complaints have been raised against companies using their websites and social media accounts to advertise unlicensed IV booster drip treatments for Coronavirus. Click he
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against Paul Coleman. A complaint has been raised against website www.makelifeincome.com, which encourages gambling as an alternative to employment. The complainant challenged the claims about the success rate and uniqueness of the system that had been
KwikChex has received reports of a new cold-caller phoning from UK number 01792825993 and calling itself the ‘Consumer Council’. This is the latest version of fake consumer organisation cold calls. In addition to obvious data breaches, they are also giving false information to consumers. KwikChex is currently operating
