Fraudsters appear to be cold calling and emailing UK consumers using the name www.kraken.com. Consumers should be especially wary if they have been cold called or received an unsolicited investment offer. Consumers are advised to check the FCA’s register to make sure they are dealing with a genuine authorised firm. Only use telephone numbers and email addresses on the FCA Register.

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

Telephone: 0203 966 7159, 0203 966 7158, 0208 089 4395, 07555 892358, 07553 832852, 07407 347854, 0203 608 8342, 0203 608 6247, 0203 608 6989

Email: George.miller.coi1@gmail.com; George.miller.coi1@gmail.com

www.kraken.com is not connected to any of the above email addresses and phone numbers.

Be aware that the scammers may give out other false details or mix these with some correct details of the genuine firm.

An earlier version of this alert indicated a connection between the domain www.kraken.com and the individuals of concern set out in this alert. This was an error and no such connection exists.