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Fake FCA e-mails, websites, letters and phone calls – update to FCA webpage

Link(s):Fake FCA e-mails, websites, letters and phone calls | FCA

Context

The FCA has updated its webpage which provides information on the common ways in which scammers may contact firms purporting to be the FCA. The added information relates to fake letters.

Key points to note

  • The FCA has received reports of a fake letter from an FCA director.
  • The letter claims to relate to a review by the FCA of the ‘Star Like project’.
  • Signs that a letter may be fake include spelling mistakes and poor grammar.
  • The FCA has a webpage which gives tips for spotting fake correspondence.

Next actions

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