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:

BGC Markets (clone of FCA authorised firm)

Address: One Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, Clone of FCA Authorised Firm’s Address, E14 5RD

Telephone: 02 03 059 7877

Fax: 02 03 059 7850

Website: bgcmarkets.org, bgcmarkets.net

Other Information: Genuine Firm Details This genuine firm has no association whatsoever with the 'clone firm'. It is authorised to offer; promote or sell financial services or products in the UK: Name: BGC Brokers L.P FRN: 454814 Address: One Churchill Place; Canary Wharf; London; E14 5RD Tel: +44 (0)20 7894 7700 Fax: +44 (0)20 7894 7669 Website: www.bgcpartners.com

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:

Firm Name: BGC Brokers L.P

Firm Reference Number: 454814

Address: 5 Churchill Place London, E14 5RD, UNITED KINGDOM

Telephone: +4 42078947000

Website: www.bgcpartners.com