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. Fraudsters are using or giving out the following details as part of their tactics to scam people in the UK: Address: Room 1203 12/f, Block 3, 33 Canto Road, China Hong Kong City, Hong Kong . St¿ndard Chartered B¿nk, 1 Basinghall Avenue, London, EC2V 5DD (cloning an FCA authorised firm’s address) Fax: 02080825730, 02080825743 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.stanchbn.com/en, http://www.stanchbn.com Be aware that the scammers may give out other false details or mix these with some correct details of the authorised firm. 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 product in the UK and its correct details are: Firm name: Standard Chartered Bank Firm reference number: 114276 Address: 1 Basinghall Avenue, London, EC2V 5DD Telephone: 02078858888 Website: www.standardchartered.com If you think you have been approached by an unauthorised or clone firm, or contacted about a scam, you should contact us. 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. If you think your authorised firm has been cloned or scammers are fraudulently using your name or other details, contact our Firm Helpline on 0300 500 0597.
The Hong Kong's market regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has warned that an unauthorised, UK-based company calling itself Standard Chartered Mutual Services has been using the name of the reputable bank to defraud people.