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The Financial Conduct Authority is calling on consumers to remain vigilant for fraudsters offering instant cash loans. After previously warning of an increase in unscrupulous scammers preying on unsuspecting victims during the pandemic, they are reporting that Monva Ltd is the latest firm to be targeted by such clone f
The latest Advertising Standards Authority investigations have ruled in favour of the Money and Pensions Service, which challenged the legitimacy of paid-for search advertisements promoting debt relief solutions. A number of concerns were raised regarding the companies Fidelitas Group Ltd and National Direct Service in
The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning to consumers to be alert for investment scams involving clone firms. “Clone firms are fake firms set up by scammers using the name, address and ‘Firm Reference Number’ (FRN) of real companies authorised by the FCA. Once set up, these fraudsters will then send sales m
Bank Fraud News Despite promises of better safeguarding for bank customers, there are still many examples of people losing huge sums to such frauds. KwikChex has recently been assisting a consumer that had paid £70,000 to a bogus investment business that was masquerading as another, registered business. We were able to
Online Defamation News Online defamation, particularly on reviews websites continues to be an issue for many businesses. This latest case comes soon after KwikChex took successful action over severe attacks made on a business in Essex, UK, using Google Reviews – see KwikChex News Disgruntled client ordered to pay £25,0
KwikChex celebrates 10 years of safeguarding with another appearance on BBC News and the removal of fake and malicious reviews from our client’s online profile. KwikChex CEO and co-founder Chris Emmins has once again featured on the BBC, tackling fake online reviews – 10 years after our very first appearance. In 2010,
Professional and knowledgeable company and highly recommended. KwikChex successfully assisted us in getting over 20 fake reviews removed. They worked with us in several areas including the preparation of defamation notices, submissions to the police and also engaged the media which culminated in a BBC news report which
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against Profit Accumulator Ltd. Concerns were raised regarding both "A paid-for Facebook post and a website for casino bonus hunting service Bonus Accumulator" which were seen in June 2020. "The complainant challenged whether the claims: 1. ‘This
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning about Claims Network Limited, 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 regulated a
Excellent service from start to end from Chris and his team Kind regards John Gormley
From start to finish we received amazing support which was efficient, reliable and got us the result we needed. Can’t speak too highly of KwikChex
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning about Bigstonemax, 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 regulated activities w
