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 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[1].
Search our Warning List[2] for other unauthorised and clone firms we're aware of.
Clone firm details
Fraudsters are using the following details to scam people:
Name: Vanguard Investments / Vanguard Asset Management (clone of FCA authorised firms and FCA recognised products)
Telephone: 02033184771, 02032877693, 02036952953, 02031908735, 02031908754, 02070487986, 02070487054, 02074425993, 02070484356, 02071832866, 02031370793, 02071835872, 02031372093, 02071835871, 02031376314
Email: [email protected],
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.
Funds cloned by this firm
Details of the genuine funds this clone firm has cloned.
See VANGUARD U.K. LONG DURATION GILT INDEX FUND record on the FS Register[4]
Name: VANGUARD U.K. LONG DURATION GILT INDEX FUND
Fund status: Approved
See Vanguard Sterling Short-Term Money Market Fund record on the FS Register[5]
Name: Vanguard Sterling Short-Term Money Market Fund
Fund status: Approved
See VANGUARD INVESTMENTS FUNDS ICVC record on the FS Register[6]
Name: VANGUARD INVESTMENTS FUNDS ICVC
Fund status: Authorised
See Vanguard LifeStrategy Funds ICVC record on the FS Register[7]
Name: Vanguard LifeStrategy Funds ICVC
Fund status: Authorised
See Vanguard SustainableLife 60-70% Equity Fund record on the FS Register[8]
Name: Vanguard SustainableLife 60-70% Equity Fund
Fund status: Approved
See Vanguard Investments Money Market Funds record on the FS Register[9]
Name: Vanguard Investments Money Market Funds
Fund status: Authorised
What this means for you
If you deal with this firm, you won't have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service[10] if you have a complaint.
You also won't be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)[11] 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[12] 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[13].
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[14].
