FCA Warns UK Consumers Against Unauthorised Firm D Prime Vanuatu Limited

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned that D Prime Vanuatu Limited is unauthorised to provide or promote financial services in the UK and may be targeting people there. The regulator advises consumers to avoid dealing with the firm and to be alert to scams. The FCA identifies the firm’s websites as dooprime.com and int.dprimecenter.org. It cautions that unauthorised firms may provide incorrect or changing contact details, or use details belonging to another business or person, which can make them appear genuine. Consumers who deal with D Prime Vanuatu Limited will not have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service to pursue a complaint and will not be covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme if the firm fails. The FCA says people who sent money to a fraudster on or after 7 October 2024 may be covered by protections introduced by the Payment Systems Regulator, and directs affected consumers to guidance on payments to scam accounts. Before using a financial firm, check its status and permitted services through the FCA Firm Checker, and use the contact details listed there if a business contacts you unexpectedly. Anyone who believes they have been approached by an unauthorised firm can report it to the FCA by calling 0800 111 6768 or using the regulator’s contact form.