FCA Warning: Societe Generale Impersonated by Clone Websites

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued an updated warning regarding fraudulent entities operating clone websites that impersonate the authorized institution Societe Generale. Scammers are actively contacting individuals while misrepresenting themselves as an authorized financial services provider. Clone operations typically copy legitimate corporate details to trick victims into believing they are dealing with an authentic, regulated business. The FCA confirmed that the clone entity is operating without authorization and is utilizing the following contact details: Websites: - societegen-private.com - privatewealth-socgen.co.uk - privatebank-socgen.com Telephone Numbers: - 02045725631 - 02080584859 - 02080582143 - 02080584826 Fraudsters may distribute additional false information, such as fraudulent email addresses, phone lines, and postal addresses, or blend their fake contact information with legitimate data from genuine firms. Contact points may also change over time. The FCA confirmed that the clone entity has no connection whatsoever to the genuine, authorized firm. The correct details for the authorized firm are: - Firm Name: Societe Generale - Firm Reference Number (FRN): 124866 - Address: One Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4SG, United Kingdom - Telephone: +4402076766000 - Email: [email protected] Individuals who engage with unauthorized clone firms lose access to key regulatory protections, including the Financial Ombudsman Service and the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). The FCA urges consumers to verify all firm details through the official register before transferring funds or engaging in financial transactions.