FCA Warning: mastertrdlmt.com Identified as Clone of Authorised Firm Master Trading Limited

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued an alert regarding mastertrdlmt.com, warning consumers that the platform is operating as a clone firm. Fraudsters behind this website are copying the identity and credentials of an authorised UK company to deceive investors into believing they are dealing with a legitimate financial entity. According to the FCA, the unauthorised clone is using the website www.mastertrdlmt.com, the email [email protected], the phone number +442080731476, and a London address at 4th Floor, Rex House, Regent St, London, SW1Y 4PE. Scammers often mix genuine corporate information with fake contact details and may change these details over time to evade detection. The genuine firm being impersonated is Master Trading Limited, which is registered with the FCA under Firm Reference Number 990287. The genuine firm is located at 2 The Chase, London, SW4 0NH, United Kingdom, with official contact details telephone +447515510682 and email [email protected]. The FCA explicitly states that Master Trading Limited has no connection whatsoever to the clone website mastertrdlmt.com. Investors who engage with unauthorized clone entities such as mastertrdlmt.com will not have access to the Financial Ombudsman Service for complaints, nor will they be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) should the operation fail or disappear with their funds. Consumers are strongly advised to verify the credentials of any financial service provider through the official FCA Financial Services Register before transferring funds or sharing sensitive information. When contacted unexpectedly, always use the verified contact details listed on the register rather than the details provided by the caller or website. Anyone who has interacted with or been approached by this clone firm should report the incident directly to the FCA.