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:

Wells Fargo Advisors (Clone of FCA Authorised Firm)

Tel: +44 (0)203 514 2066

+44 (0)203 519 3360

+44 (0)203 519 3361

+44 (0)203 519 9360

+44 (0)203 519 9361

+44 (0)203 519 3724

+44 (0)203 608 0614

+44 (0)203 608 9040

+44 (0)203 608 9041

+44 (0)203 183 3278

+44 (0)203 520 9445

+44 (0)20 7084 7945

Fax: +44 (0)20 7084 7946

Website: www.wellsfargolondon.com

www.wellsfargoadvisors.co.uk

Email: wellsrelations@london.com

Genuine firm

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

Wells Fargo Securities International Limited (FCA authorisation: 186745, Companies House No: 03426903)

1 Plantation Place, 30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD

Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (FCA authorisation: 456183,Companies House No: BR009065)

1 Plantation Place, 30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD

Wells Fargo Bank International (FCA authorisation 467778, Companies House No: BR013693

1 Plantation Place, 30 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3BD

Date: 07/09/2012
Updated Date: 12/09/2013