FCA warns against Barclays Capital (clone of FCA authorised firm)

Barclays Capital (clone of FCA authorised firm) is not authorised or registered by the FCA. Based upon information that FCA holds, they believe that the firm is carrying on regulated activities which require authorisation.

Clone firm details

Barclays Capital (clone of FCA authorised firm)

Address: UNITED KINGDOM

Telephone: 08008021852

Email: [email protected]

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:

Firm Name: Barclays Bank Plc

Firm Reference Number: 122702

Address: One Churchill Place London, E14 5HP, UNITED KINGDOM

Telephone: +4 42071161000

Website: www.barclays.com

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