FCA warns of Flagstone clone

Notice issued to alert consumers

Jenna Brown
clock • 3 min read

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned consumers about a clone of investment management firm Flagstone.

A warning on the regulator's website highlighted that a clone of Flagstone Investment Management was trying to dupe potential clients. The FCA highlighted that "fraudsters" were using the following details to scam people: Name: Flagstone Investment Management (a clone of an FCA-authorised firm) Email: [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected] The FCA warned: "The clone firm detailed above is using the previous registered name of the FCA authorised firm. "Scammers may give out other false details, including email addresses, telephon...

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