The FSA has issued an alert to consumers not to take mortgage or financial advice from Swati Patel from Leicestershire firm Mortgage Deals 4 U Ltd.
Ms Patel is currently under investigation by the Leicestershire police. In a statement, the FSA says: "We strongly advise customers not to take mortgage or financial advice from Swati Patel or to give her your personal and financial details." Customers who took out a mortgage, re-mortgage, or a personal loan through Swati Patel, or are in the process of doing so, are strongly advised to contact Simon Boden at Leicestershire Police on 0116 222 2222 ext 5194. They may also contact either Chris Walmsley or Arzoo Azizi at the Financial Services Authority on 0207 066 5894 or 020 7066 3512,...
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