Almost all firms and individuals carrying out financial services activities in the UK have to be authorised or registered by us. This firm is not authorised or registered by us but has been targeting people in the UK, claiming to be an authorised firm.

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 cold called. They may use the name of the genuine firm, the 'firm reference number' (FRN) we have given the authorised firm or other details.

You can find out more about this scam tactic and how to protect yourself from clone firms.

Clone firm details

Fraudsters are using or giving out the following details as part of their tactics to scam people in the UK:

Advies Business Invest BVBA (clone of FCA authorised firm)

Address: Personne morale, Walemstraat 110, Sint-Katelijne-Waver, BELGIUM, 2860

Other Information: An unknown entity is fraudulently using the name and address above to offer investment services in the UK. The legitimate firm is an insurance broker registered by the Banking; Finance and Insurance Commission in Belgium. They have informed us that they have no association whatsoever with the organisation that is contacting UK consumers and that their company has no website.

Be aware that scammers may give out other false details or mix these with some correct details of the registered firm. They may change contact details over time to new email addresses, telephone numbers or physical addresses.

FCA authorised firm details

This FCA authorised firm that fraudsters are claiming to work for has no association with the ‘clone firm’. It is authorised to offer, promote or sell services or products in the UK and its correct details are: