Amber Asset Management (Clone of FCA authorised firm) -
Waarschuwing FCA UK - 2013-Dec-31
Amber Asset Management (clone firm)
Published: 11/12/2013 Last Modified : 09/01/2014
Fraudsters are using the details of firms we authorise to try to convince people that they work for a genuine, authorised firm. Find out more about this ‘clone firm’.
This is what we call a 'clone firm'; and fraudsters usually use this tactic when contacting people out of the blue, so you should be especially wary if you have been cold called. They may use the name of the genuine firm, the 'firm reference number' (FRN) we have given the authorised firm or other details.
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:
Boiler Room Name: Amber Asset Management (Clone of FCA Authorised Firm)
Address: 3 London Bridge, London SE1 9RA
Telephone: 0203 514 4859
Fax: 0203 519 3371
Website: www.amberassetmanagement.com
Email: info@amberassetmanagement.com
Be aware that the scammers may give out other false details or mix these with some correct details of the authorised firm.
FCA Authorised Firm Details
This FCA 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 products in the UK and its correct details are:
Firm name: Amber Fund Management Ltd
FCA Firm reference number: 495729
Address: Two London Bridge, London SE1 9RA
Telephone: 020 7939 0550
Website: www.amberinfrastructure.com
The authorised firm, Amber Fund Management Ltd, wishes to advise consumers that it does NOT deal with retail clients and does NOT arrange or deal in any shares on behalf of retail clients.
UK Incorporated Firms Details
These UK Incorporated Firms have no association with the ‘clone firm’.
Firm name: Amber Asset Management Ltd
Company number: 06818721
Address: Two London Bridge, London SE1 9RA
Firm name: Amber Asset Management Holdings Ltd
Company number: 06765201
Address: Two London Bridge, London SE1 9RA
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 0845 606 9966 (call rates may vary).