Established organisations like M&L Capital Management (MLCM) are often targeted by fraudsters to add the appearance of legitimacy to their crimes. This can take many forms but often fraudsters will impersonate representatives of the targeted company. They will frequently use falsified or copied material (documentation, email addresses, websites etc.), that uses the branding and intellectual property of the targeted company, as a tool for such impersonation.

Please note, MLCM does not offer direct investments, does not hold or receive client money. We do not offer loans and we do not take on retail nor non UK clients.

Types of investment frauds to be aware of – phishing, cloning and vishing

• Fraudsters will attempt to create what appears to be a legitimate e-mail from an organisation.
• If you have received an email claiming to be from MLCM which you believe may be fraudulent please send this to our Investor Relations team (ir@mlcapman.com) and we will investigate and confirm if the contact is genuine.
• Forward suspicious phishing emails to the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) Suspicious Email Reporting Service : report@phishing.gov.uk.
• https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/report-suspicious-emails

Cloning scams (fake websites)

Use the following tools/websites to check if a firm is genuine:

• FCA’s ScamSmart website (https://www.fca.org.uk/scamsmart)
• Check the Financial Services Register (https://register.fca.org.uk/s/)
• Check the FCA’s website for information on unauthorised firms overseas (https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/unauthorised-firms-individuals)
• Visit the FCA’s warning list (https://www.fca.org.uk/scamsmart/warning-list)

Vishing (unsolicited fraudulent call)

• Fraudsters can telephone you and try to obtain personal information.
• If you do receive a telephone call, it is it is best to hang up or end the call.
• Please contact our Investor Relations team (ir@mlcapman.com) if you receive a telephone call from someone claiming to be from MLCM which you believe may be fraudulent.

Fraudulent activity on social media

It has come to our attention that fraudsters claiming to be representatives or employees of MLCM have been contacting people via social media platforms (WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter).

Please be advised that these individuals are in no way affiliated with MLCM and that we will never contact you from a personal account or ask for your personal or financial details. We will not solicit investment business with you directly via any of these channels.

If you notice any suspicious activity from someone claiming to be from MLCM, we’d advise reporting this individual to the social media platform’s help centre, and immediately blocking the account or individual. Please also report any such instances to our Investor Relations team (ir@mlcapman.com).

Who to report fraudulent activity to – some useful links

Report to ActionFraud on www.actionfraud.police.uk or 0300 123 2040.

Notify the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) by telephoning their Consumer Helpline (0800 111 6768) or by filling in an online form (https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/report-scam-unauthorised-firm) 

Forward suspicious phishing emails to the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) Suspicious Email Reporting Service : report@phishing.gov.uk. 

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/information/report-suspicious-emails