On , the Financial Conduct Authority issued a warning regarding Traditional Funds (clone of FCA authorised firm)
The FCA went on to note that
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:
Traditional Funds (clone of FCA authorised firm)
Telephone: 00 353 190 365 60
Website: www.traditionalfunds.com
Other Information: Traditional Funds plc; formerly having its registered office at IFSC House; Dublin 1; Ireland and now at Georges Court; 54-62 Townsend Street Dublin 2; Ireland together with its appointed investment manager and distributor; Thames River Capital LLP; both registered with the FSA; wish to clarify that they have no association whatsoever with the organisation detailed above. Thames River Capital would like to refer you to their website for legitimate contact details and further information: http://www.thamesriver.co.uk/ Thames River also wishes to notify the public that the genuine entity; Traditional Funds plc; only offers public mutual funds and does not deal in individual shares.
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: