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Category: News | Date: 22/08/2022

Important - Scam using our corporate name


UPDATE:

Click HERE to read the latest statement from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published on the 5 August 2022 regarding the cloning of Credit Business Finance.

Following our discovery of a fraudulent impersonation of our company, Credit & Business Finance, we have reported the case to Action Fraud and have been given a Crime Reference: NFRC 2207 0531 7719.

Although our business name is being used, we are not classed as the victim, as the victims are those who have lost funds. Responsibility to report this to Action Fraud therefore lies with those who have fallen victim to this crime. Therefore if you are a victim, you should immediately contact Action Fraud (0300 123 2040 Mon-Fri 8am-8pm) . It is ESSENTIAL to quote the Crime Reference: NFRC 2207 0531 7719.

Upon quoting the reference number you will be asked to give details of your own case and provide any evidence (emails, phone numbers etc) to the support team at Action Fraud.


Clone Firm Notice

It has come to our attention that fraudsters are using the details of our firm as part of their tactics in an attempt to scam or mislead customers.

If you come across a firm calling themselves Credit & Business Finance Limited trading as Xenia and purporting to be a lending firm we would strongly advise that you do not engage with them or provide them with any information, this firm does not have any affiliation to us.

Fraudsters may give out other false details or use correct details of ours in order to come across as a genuine authorised firm.


Report a clone firm

If you think you have been approached by a clone firm please report it to us or the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

You can find out more about how to report and protect yourself from clone firms on the FCA website, click HERE.