www.kingsleyadvice.com (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: Kingsley Advice (Misusing the name of an EEA authorised firms)

Also known as Kingsley Advice Group, Kingsley Advice Group UMG Pty, Kingsley Advice Group B.V

Address: One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5AB
Tel: +44 207 060 6831, 02070606831, 0 207 060 6831, 020 7060 6831
Email: www.kingsleyadvice.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 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: Kingsley Adviesgroep B.V.
Firm reference number: 501210
Address: Schoutenlaan 14, Bavel, 4854 AW, Netherlands

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).