Prevent Fraud Effectively
Fraud isn’t just a financial crime—it’s a ruthless attack on trust, security, and livelihoods. One moment, your hard-earned money is safe; the next, it’s vanished into the hands of criminals who thrive in the shadows. We refuse to let that happen.
With cutting-edge technology and relentless investigation, we uncover deceit before it destroys lives. We recover stolen assets, expose fraudulent schemes, and stand side by side with global regulators and law enforcement to bring criminals to justice.
Fraudsters count on silence, confusion, and fear. But together, we can fight back. Awareness is power. Action is protection. Let’s make the financial world a safer place—starting now.
Companies Suspected of Fraudulent Activities
This firm may be providing or promoting financial services or products without our permission. You should avoid dealing with this firm and beware of scams.
Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised by us to carry out or promote financial services in the UK.
This firm is not authorised by us and may be targeting people in the UK.
Search our Warning List for other unauthorised firms and individuals we’re aware of.
What this means for you
If you deal with this firm, you won’t have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service if you have a complaint.
You also won’t be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) if things go wrong. This means it’s unlikely you’d get your money back if the firm goes out of business.
How to protect yourself
You should only deal with financial firms that are authorised by us. If a financial firm is authorised by us, it gives you greater protection if things go wrong.
You can check the FCA Financial Services Register to make sure a firm is authorised and has permission for the service it’s offering you.
You’ll also be able to find:
- information on how you’re protected
- contact details for authorised firms
If you’re contacted unexpectedly by a financial business or individual, make sure you reply using the contact details on the FS Register.
Find out more about how to protect yourself from scams.
This firm may be providing or promoting financial services or products without our permission. You should avoid dealing with this firm and beware of scams.
Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised by us to carry out or promote financial services anywhere globally.
This firm is not authorised by us and may be targeting people in the UK.
Search our Warning List for other unauthorised firms and individuals we’re aware of.
What this means for you
If you deal with this firm, you won’t have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service if you have a complaint.
You also won’t be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) if things go wrong. This means it’s unlikely you’d get your money back if the firm goes out of business.
How to protect yourself
You should only deal with financial firms that are authorised by us. If a financial firm is authorised by us, it gives you greater protection if things go wrong.
You can check the FCA Financial Services Register to make sure a firm is authorised and has permission for the service it’s offering you.
You’ll also be able to find:
- information on how you’re protected
- contact details for authorised firms
If you’re contacted unexpectedly by a financial business or individual, make sure you reply using the contact details on the FS Register.
Find out more about how to protect yourself from scams.
Fraudsters copy the details of firms we authorise to try and convince people that their firm is genuine. Find out why you shouldn’t deal with this clone firm.
Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised by us to carry out or promote financial services in the UK.
This firm is not authorised by us but has been contacting people pretending to be an authorised firm. This is what we call a clone firm.
Search our Warning List for other unauthorised and clone firms we’re aware of.
Clone firm details
Fraudsters are using the following details to scam people:
Name: UniCredit Financial Trust Bank (clone of FCA Authorised Firm)
Telephone: +447591315611
Email: contact@uk.unictrust.com
Website: ukb.unictrust.com
Scammers may give out other false details, including email addresses, telephone numbers, postal addresses and Firm Reference Numbers.
They may mix these details with the genuine details of authorised firms.
They may also change their contact details over time.
What this means for you
If you deal with this firm, you won’t have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service if you have a complaint.
You also won’t be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) if things go wrong. This means it’s unlikely you’d get your money back if the firm goes out of business.
How to protect yourself
You should only deal with financial firms that are authorised by us. If a financial firm is authorised by us, it gives you greater protection if things go wrong.
You can check the FCA Financial Services Register to make sure a firm is authorised and has permission for the service it’s offering you.
You’ll also be able to find:
- information on how you’re protected
- contact details for authorised firms
If you’re contacted unexpectedly by a financial business or individual, make sure you reply using the contact details on the FS Register.
Find out more about how to protect yourself from scams.
Report a clone firm
If you think you’ve been approached by an unauthorised or clone firm, call us on +1 343 883 3640, or use our contact form.
Fraudsters copy the details of firms we authorise to try and convince people that their firm is genuine. Find out why you shouldn’t deal with this clone firm.
Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised by us to carry out or promote financial services globally.
This firm is not authorised by us but has been contacting people pretending to be an authorised firm. This is what we call a clone firm.
Search our Warning List for other unauthorised and clone firms we’re aware of.
Clone firm details
Fraudsters are using the following details to scam people:
Name: blockstone-sto.com (clone of FCA Authorised Firm)
Email: contact@blockstone-sto.com
Website: blockstone-sto.com
Scammers may give out other false details, including email addresses, telephone numbers, postal addresses and Firm Reference Numbers.
They may mix these details with the genuine details of authorised firms.
They may also change their contact details over time.
What this means for you
If you deal with this firm, you won’t have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service if you have a complaint.
You also won’t be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) if things go wrong. This means it’s unlikely you’d get your money back if the firm goes out of business.
How to protect yourself
You should only deal with financial firms that are authorised by us. If a financial firm is authorised by us, it gives you greater protection if things go wrong.
You can check our Financial Services Register to make sure a firm is authorised and has permission for the service it’s offering you.
You’ll also be able to find:
- information on how you’re protected
- contact details for authorised firms
If you’re contacted unexpectedly by a financial business or individual, make sure you reply using the contact details on the FS Register.
Find out more about how to protect yourself from scams.
Report a clone firm
If you think you’ve been approached by an unauthorised or clone firm, call us on +1 343 883 3640, or use our contact form.
This firm may be providing or promoting financial services or products without our permission. You should avoid dealing with this firm and beware of scams.
Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised by us to carry out or promote financial services in the UK,AUSTRALIA & CANADA
This firm is not authorised by us and may be targeting people in the UK,CANADA & AUSTRALIA.
Search our Warning List for other unauthorised firms and individuals we’re aware of.
What this means for you
If you deal with this firm, you won’t have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service if you have a complaint.
You also won’t be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) if things go wrong. This means it’s unlikely you’d get your money back if the firm goes out of business.
How to protect yourself
You should only deal with financial firms that are authorised by us. If a financial firm is authorised by us, it gives you greater protection if things go wrong.
You can check our Financial Services Register to make sure a firm is authorised and has permission for the service it’s offering you.
You’ll also be able to find:
- information on how you’re protected
- contact details for authorised firms
If you’re contacted unexpectedly by a financial business or individual, make sure you reply using the contact details on the FS Register.
Find out more about how to protect yourself from scams.
This firm may be providing or promoting financial services or products without our permission. You should avoid dealing with this firm and beware of scams.
Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised by us to carry out or promote financial services in the UK.
This firm is not authorised by us and may be targeting people in the UK.
Search our Warning List for other unauthorised firms and individuals we’re aware of.
What this means for you
If you deal with this firm, you won’t have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service if you have a complaint.
You also won’t be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) if things go wrong. This means it’s unlikely you’d get your money back if the firm goes out of business.
How to protect yourself
You should only deal with financial firms that are authorised by us. If a financial firm is authorised by us, it gives you greater protection if things go wrong.
You can check the FTC Financial Services Register to make sure a firm is authorised and has permission for the service it’s offering you.
You’ll also be able to find:
- information on how you’re protected
- contact details for authorised firms
If you’re contacted unexpectedly by a financial business or individual, make sure you reply using the contact details on the FS Register.
Find out more about how to protect yourself from scams.
This firm may be providing or promoting financial services or products without our permission. You should avoid dealing with this firm and beware of scams.
Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised by us to carry out or promote financial services in the UK,CANADA & AUSTRALIA.
This firm is not authorised by us and may be targeting people globally.
Search our Warning List for other unauthorised firms and individuals we’re aware of.
What this means for you
If you deal with this firm, you won’t have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service if you have a complaint.
You also won’t be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) if things go wrong. This means it’s unlikely you’d get your money back if the firm goes out of business.
How to protect yourself
You should only deal with financial firms that are authorised by us. If a financial firm is authorised by us, it gives you greater protection if things go wrong.
You can check the FTC Financial Services Register to make sure a firm is authorised and has permission for the service it’s offering you.
You’ll also be able to find:
- information on how you’re protected
- contact details for authorised firms
If you’re contacted unexpectedly by a financial business or individual, make sure you reply using the contact details on the FS Register.
Find out more about how to protect yourself from scams.
This firm may be providing or promoting financial services or products without our permission. You should avoid dealing with this firm and beware of scams.
Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised by us to carry out or promote financial services in the UK.
This firm is not authorised by us and may be targeting people in the UK.
Search our Warning List for other unauthorised firms and individuals we’re aware of.
What this means for you
If you deal with this firm, you won’t have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service if you have a complaint.
You also won’t be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) if things go wrong. This means it’s unlikely you’d get your money back if the firm goes out of business.
How to protect yourself
You should only deal with financial firms that are authorised by us. If a financial firm is authorised by us, it gives you greater protection if things go wrong.
You can check our Financial Services Register to make sure a firm is authorised and has permission for the service it’s offering you.
You’ll also be able to find:
- information on how you’re protected
- contact details for authorised firms
If you’re contacted unexpectedly by a financial business or individual, make sure you reply using the contact details on the FS Register.
Find out more about how to protect yourself from scams.
This firm may be providing or promoting financial services or products without our permission. You should avoid dealing with this firm and beware of scams.
Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised by us to carry out or promote financial services in the UK.
This firm is not authorised by us and may be targeting people in the UK.
Search our Warning List for other unauthorised firms and individuals we’re aware of.
What this means for you
If you deal with this firm, you won’t have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service if you have a complaint.
You also won’t be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) if things go wrong. This means it’s unlikely you’d get your money back if the firm goes out of business.
How to protect yourself
You should only deal with financial firms that are authorised by us. If a financial firm is authorised by us, it gives you greater protection if things go wrong.
You can check our Financial Services Register to make sure a firm is authorised and has permission for the service it’s offering you.
You’ll also be able to find:
- information on how you’re protected
- contact details for authorised firms
If you’re contacted unexpectedly by a financial business or individual, make sure you reply using the contact details on the FS Register.
Find out more about how to protect yourself from scams.
This firm may be providing or promoting financial services or products without our permission. You should avoid dealing with this firm and beware of scams.
Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised by us to carry out or promote financial services in the UK.
This firm is not authorised by us and may be targeting people in the UK.
Search our Warning List for other unauthorised firms and individuals we’re aware of.
What this means for you
If you deal with this firm, you won’t have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service if you have a complaint.
You also won’t be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) if things go wrong. This means it’s unlikely you’d get your money back if the firm goes out of business.
How to protect yourself
You should only deal with financial firms that are authorised by us. If a financial firm is authorised by us, it gives you greater protection if things go wrong.
You can check our Financial Services Register to make sure a firm is authorised and has permission for the service it’s offering you.
You’ll also be able to find:
- information on how you’re protected
- contact details for authorised firms
If you’re contacted unexpectedly by a financial business or individual, make sure you reply using the contact details on the FS Register.
Find out more about how to protect yourself from scams.
This firm may be providing or promoting financial services or products without our permission. You should avoid dealing with this firm and beware of scams.
Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised by us to carry out or promote financial services in most jurisdictions.
This firm is not authorised by us and may be targeting people around the world.
Search our Warning List for other unauthorised firms and individuals we’re aware of.
What this means for you
If you deal with this firm, you won’t have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service if you have a complaint.
You also won’t be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) if things go wrong. This means it’s unlikely you’d get your money back if the firm goes out of business.
How to protect yourself
You should only deal with financial firms that are authorised by us. If a financial firm is authorised by us, it gives you greater protection if things go wrong.
You can check our Financial Services Register to make sure a firm is authorised and has permission for the service it’s offering you.
You’ll also be able to find:
- information on how you’re protected
- contact details for authorised firms
If you’re contacted unexpectedly by a financial business or individual, make sure you reply using the contact details on the FS Register.
Find out more about how to protect yourself from scams.
This firm may be providing or promoting financial services or products without our permission. You should avoid dealing with this firm and beware of scams.
Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised by us to carry out or promote financial services in the UK.
This firm is not authorised by us and may be targeting people in the UK.
Search our Warning List for other unauthorised firms and individuals we’re aware of.
What this means for you
If you deal with this firm, you won’t have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service if you have a complaint.
You also won’t be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) if things go wrong. This means it’s unlikely you’d get your money back if the firm goes out of business.
How to protect yourself
You should only deal with financial firms that are authorised by us. If a financial firm is authorised by us, it gives you greater protection if things go wrong.
You can check the FTC Financial Services Register to make sure a firm is authorised and has permission for the service it’s offering you.
You’ll also be able to find:
- information on how you’re protected
- contact details for authorised firms
If you’re contacted unexpectedly by a financial business or individual, make sure you reply using the contact details on the FS Register.
Find out more about how to protect yourself from scams.
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