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:

Universal Consolidated (clone of FCA authorised firm)

Address: 55 Wall Street, New York, USA

Website: www.universalcsld.com

Other Information: The following UK-incorporated firms have informed us that they have no association whatsoever with the organisations discussed above identifying themselves as Universal Consolidated. Universal Consolidated Group Limited 2368061 Universal Consolidated Opportunities Limited 5891724 Universal Consolidated Enterprises Limited 4231117 Universal Consolidated Ventures Limited 4354612 Universal Consolidated Investments Limited 4152969 Universal Consolidated Developments Limited 4231191 Universal Consolidated Properties Limited 3822918 Universal Consolidated Projects Limited 4231054 Universal Consolidated Finance Limited 4367031

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: