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:

Whitestone Finance Ltd (clone of Jersey incorporated firm)

Address: Temple Back, Temple Quay, Clifton, Bristol BS1 6DZ

St Paul’s Gate, New Street, St Helier, Jersey JE4 8ZB (using genuine firm’s address)

Telephone: 0800 680 0294

Email: info@whitestonefinanceltd.co.uk

Website: www.whitestonefinanceltd.co.uk

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

Jersey incorporated firm details

The Jersey incorporated company that fraudsters are claiming to work for has no association with the ‘clone firm’. Jersey Financial Services Commission has issued a Public Statement. The Jersey incorporated company's details are:

Firm Name: White Stone Finance Ltd

Address: St Paul’s Gate, New Street, St Helier, Jersey JE4 8ZB