On August 29, 2013, the Financial Conduct Authority issued a warning regarding BlackBird Europe Limited (cloned firm)

In its notification, the FCA said "We believe fraudsters are using the details of an authorised firm to try to convince people that they are genuine. See how to protect yourself from scammers of this ‘cloned firm’. ".

The FCA went on to note that

We have received reports that fraudsters are using the name or other details of a genuine firm, or the ‘firm reference number’ (FRN) we give to authorised firms, to try to scam people in the UK.

This is what we call a 'cloned firm', and fraudsters are using this tactic to make their claims seem genuine or to suggest they work for an authorised firm.

Cloned firm

The details that scammers are using or giving out to people include:

BlackBird Europe Limited (Clone of FCA Authorised Firm)

Website: www.blackbirdeurope.com

Genuine firm

This genuine firm has no association whatsoever with the ‘cloned firm’. It is authorised to offer, promote or sell financial services or products in the UK:

Blackbird Europe Limited
FCA Firm Registration Number: 192356
Address: 405 Kings Road, Suite 302, London, SW10 0BB
Website: www.clear-markets.com

Click here to view the FCA's original notice