Warning - KwikChex

Warning – bogus callers posing as KwikChex

3rd March 2023

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It has been reported to us that a cold caller posing as a KwikChex agent is contacting consumers. The call came from the phone number 0203 475 4692 – this is not a number that KwikChex uses. KwikChex will never cold call consumers. Around 90 % of scams against timeshare owners originate from cold calls. […]

FCA press release – scammers target over £2 million in pension pots in the last five months

13th July 2021

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The FCA has released a statement alerting pension holders to a rise in the number of online scammers targeting pension pots. “A total of £2,241,774 has been reportedly lost to pension scammers since the start of 2021 (January 2021-May 2021). Some victims of pensions scams are reluctant to report that they have been scammed or […]

FCA warns of new instant cash clones

11th February 2021

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The Financial Conduct Authority is calling on consumers to remain vigilant for fraudsters offering instant cash loans. After previously warning of an increase in unscrupulous scammers preying on unsuspecting victims during the pandemic, they are reporting that Monva Ltd is the latest firm to be targeted by such clone firm fraudsters. What is a clone […]

FCA warns of rising number of clone firm investment scams

2nd February 2021

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The Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning to consumers to be alert for investment scams involving clone firms. “Clone firms are fake firms set up by scammers using the name, address and ‘Firm Reference Number’ (FRN) of real companies authorised by the FCA. Once set up, these fraudsters will then send sales materials linking […]

FCA Issues Bigstonemax Warning

6th November 2020

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning about Bigstonemax, which has been providing financial services or products in the UK without authorisation. “This firm is not authorised by us and is targeting people in the UK. Based upon information we hold, we believe it is carrying on regulated activities which require authorisation.” Company […]

FCA Issues British Cash Loan Warning

27th October 2020

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning about British Cash Loan, which has been providing financial services or products in the UK without authorisation. “This firm is not authorised by us and is targeting people in the UK. Based upon information we hold, we believe it is carrying on regulated activities which require […]

COVID-19 Unsubstantiated Treatment Claims

3rd August 2020

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News from the Federal Trade Commission in the US Please note we feel warnings such as this are relevant everywhere as similar scams are likely to be Worldwide. ———— Warnings have been issued to more than 160 individuals and companies making unsubstantiated claims that their products and treatments help prevent or cure Coronavirus. Consumers should […]

Work-at-Home Business Scams

1st August 2020

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News from the Federal Trade Commission in the US Please note we feel warnings such as this are relevant everywhere as similar scams are likely to be Worldwide. ———— Another warning has been issued to alert people about work-at-home business opportunities that sound too good to be true. Scammers are looking to prey on the […]

‘Double Your Bitcoin’ Cryptocurrency Scams

29th July 2020

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On 15 July 2020 a number of high-profile Twitter users had their accounts hacked by scammers who proceeded to post fake tweets offering to double any Bitcoin that they received. This is the first time that so many public figures have been exposed by a single targeted cyberattack. Social media users should be wary of […]

COVID-19 ‘Global Empowerment Fund’ Phishing Scam

27th July 2020

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News from the Federal Trade Commission in the US Please note we feel warnings such as this are relevant everywhere as similar scams are likely to be Worldwide. ———— People are being asked to remain alert to the latest phishing scam targeting your bank account details and personal information. Scammers pretending to be government officials […]

Identity Thieves Posing as Contact Tracers

20th July 2020

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News from the Federal Trade Commission in the US Please note we feel warnings such as this are relevant everywhere as similar scams are likely to be Worldwide. ———— People are being asked to remain vigilant as states witness a rise in the number of fake contact tracers using the COVID-19 pandemic to steal their […]

Coronavirus scams and dangers

25th March 2020

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KwikChex seeing rapidly increasing online threats to consumers and businesses connected to coronavirus Fraudsters delight in exploiting ‘fear factors’ and the coronavirus crisis is demonstrating how they are using it in attempts to scam consumers. This situation particularly suits scammers as so many people are staying at home and using the internet far more for […]

Timeshare Council – Warning

15th August 2017

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In our work as part of the Timeshare Task Force – It has come to our attention that a business calling itself Timeshare Council and using the website www.timesharecouncil.co.uk has been cold calling consumers – some of which are registered with the Telephone Preference Service. Their methods are deceitful and unlawful. They appear to imply […]

TripAdvisor Warned Over Warning

29th October 2011

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Following in the wake of actions taking place regarding the Riverside Hotel in Evesham, UK, KwikChex is taking immediate steps regarding a warning of similar action against one of our members. The Lancers B&B in Tunbridge Wells, UK received an email from TripAdvisor threatening various punitive actions that they state could be taken against the […]