Interactive Brokers clone firm exposed by FCA

The renowned financial regulator, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) exposed a clone firm of Interactive Broker on 07 June 2023. To warn consumers FCA shared the clone firm details as well as the correct details of the brokers on its website. You may visit the official website of FCA and see all the details. Even so, We are providing you with relevant details and screenshots to prevent scams by such clone firms.

Clone firm details

Fraudsters are using the following details to scam people:

Name: Interactive Brokers / Polar Capital (Clone of FCA Authorised Firm)

Telephone: +447883998329

Email: jan.ahmetov@inertiafinance.world

FCA shared the correct details of the firm and stated that the fraudsters are claiming to work for. It has no connection with the clone firm. Here is the correct information of the broker.

The correct details are:

Firm Name: Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited

Firm Reference Number: 208159

Address: 20 Fenchurch street

floor 12

London, EC3M 3BY, UNITED KINGDOM

Telephone: 4402077105630

Email: complianceuk@interactivebrokers.com

Website: www.interactivebrokers.co.uk

Firm Name: Polar Capital LLP

Firm Reference Number: 438046

Address: 16 Palace Street

London, SW1E 5JD, UNITED KINGDOM

Telephone: 4402072272700

Email: boura@polarcapital.co.uk

Website: www.polarcapital.co.uk

According to FCA, These firms may be providing financial services or products without our authorisation. FCA warned all Investors, They should avoid dealing with these firms and beware of potential scams.

The FCA has also reminded investors to be vigilant when dealing with forex brokers and to conduct proper due diligence before investing any money. Investors should check the FCA's register of authorized firms to ensure that the broker they are dealing with is legitimate.

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