Investment manager Vanguard is the latest firm to be hit by a clone attack by fraudsters, according to a warning from the FCA.
Scammers claiming to work for platform and asset manager Vanguard are targeting UK investors, according to an alert sent by the FCA.
The scammers are using the following details to scam people:
- Name: vg-investments.com / vanguardinvestmentsuk.com (Clone of FCA authorised firm)
- Telephone: 02038077557
- Email:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Website: vg-investments.com
The FCA warned the scammers may also give out other false details, including email addresses, telephone numbers, postal addresses and firm reference numbers.
The regulator has confirmed that there is no connection between the scammers and the genuine Vanguard.
Cloning or copying genuine websites and organisations is becoming a growing problem for the industry and the FCA, with dozens of attacks occurring every month.
Many Financial Planning firms and other regulated firms, including several fund managers, have been targeted for clone attacks by scammers in recent years. Scammers try to copy the website or other details of legitimate firms as part of a fraud attempt.
Scammers have also cloned the details of genuine professional bodies, including the FCA, to try to cheat the public.
Consumers can use the FCA Firm Checker to make sure a financial firm is authorised.