FCA warns of UK General clone

fraud

Fraudsters have been trying to trick consumers by using UK General's name.

The FCA has warned that fraudsters are using the details of UK General Insurance Limited.

An alert from the regulator cautioned that the Leeds-based provider has been cloned. Scammers have been attempting to conduct authorised business under its name.

The FCA warned customers that fraudsters may use the firm’s reference number to appear legitimate to customers.

A spokesperson for UK General described fake documents issued by the scammers: “The paperwork they provided had other insurers

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