Alternative Investment Advisors -
Waarschuwing FCA UK - 2011-Aug-05
You can find out more about this scam tactic and how to protect yourself from clone firms.
Clone firm details
Fraudsters are using or giving out the following details as part of their tactics to scam people in the UK:
Alternative Investment Advisors (clone of EEA authorised firm)
Address (UK): 25 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5LQ, UK
Tel: 0207 558 8371
Address (USA): The Mercantile Exchange, 30 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinios 60606, USA
Tel: +1 312 239 0541
Address (Belgium): Rue de Colonies 9, 1000 Brusselles, Belgium
Tel: +1 312 239 0541
Address (Hong Kong): 51/F Hopewell centre 183, Queens Road East, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 8197 2759
Website: www.alternativeinvestmentsab.com
Be aware that the scammers may give out other false details or mix these with some correct details of the authorised firm.
EEA authorised firm details
This EEA authorised firm that fraudsters are claiming to work for has no association with the ‘clone firm’. It is authorised to offer, promote or sell services or product in the UK and its correct details are:
Firm name: Alternative Investments Advisors Belgique CVBA
Firm reference number: 512589
Report a clone firm
If you think you have been approached by an unauthorised or clone firm, or contacted about a scam, you should contact our Consumer Helpline on 0800 111 6768. If you were offered, bought or sold shares, you can use our share fraud reporting form.
You can see more ways to report an unauthorised firm and find out what to do if you have been scammed.
What to do if your firm is cloned
If you think your authorised firm has been cloned or scammers are fraudulently using your name or other details, contact our Firm Helpline on 0300 500 0597.
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