Sanford Smith investments / sanfordsmithinvestments.com (Clone of FCA authorised firm)

Fraudsters copy the details of firms we authorise to try and convince people that their firm is genuine. Find out why you shouldn’t deal with this clone firm.

Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised by us to carry out or promote financial services in the UK.

This firm is not authorised by us but has been contacting people pretending to be an authorised firm. This is what we call a clone firm.

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Clone firm details

Fraudsters are using the following details to scam people:

Name: Sanford Smith investments / sanfordsmithinvestments.com (Clone of FCA authorised firm)

Address: Suite 4, 24-28 St. Leonards Road, Windsor, Berkshire, UNITED KINGDOM, SL4 3BB

124 City Road, London, UNITED KINGDOM, EC1V 2NX

Level 41, Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

61 Alness St, North York, ON, CANADA, M3J 2H2

Telephone: +44201000000, +14165979200

Email: [email protected],

[email protected],

[email protected]

Website: sanfordsmithinvestments.com

Scammers may give out other false details, including email addresses, telephone numbers, postal addresses and Firm Reference Numbers.

They may mix these details with the genuine details of authorised firms.

They may also change their contact details over time.

FCA authorised firm details

This is the genuine, authorised firm that the fraudsters are claiming to work for. It has no connection with the clone firm.

The correct details are:

Firm Name: Sheffield Mutual Friendly Society Limited

Firm Reference Number: 139855

Address: 3 Maple Park
Maple Court
Wentworth Business Park
Tankersley
Barnsley
South Yorkshire, S75 3DP, UNITED KINGDOM

Telephone: +4401226741000

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sheffieldmutual.com


What this means for you

If you deal with this firm, you won't have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service if you have a complaint.

You also won't be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) if things go wrong. This means it's unlikely you'd get your money back if the firm goes out of business.

How to protect yourself

You should only deal with financial firms that are authorised by us. If a financial firm is authorised by us, it gives you greater protection if things go wrong.

You can check our Financial Services Register to make sure a firm is authorised and has permission for the service it's offering you.

You'll also be able to find:

  • information on how you're protected
  • contact details for authorised firms

If you're contacted unexpectedly by a financial business or individual, make sure you reply using the contact details on the FS Register.

Find out more about how to protect yourself from scams.

Report a clone firm

If you think you've been approached by an unauthorised or clone firm, call us on 0800 111 6768, or use our contact form.