In recent alerts from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC), several entities have been flagged for operating without authorization, potentially putting investors at risk. Please be vigilant and avoid engaging with these firms.

1. Articus (Clone of FCA Appointed Representative)

• Warning Date: First published on 05/04/2024 and last updated on 05/04/2024.
• Details: Fraudulent entity using cloned details to deceive investors.
• Telephone: 0790862445.
• The FCA warns against dealing with this clone firm as it is not authorized to offer financial services in the UK.

2. SILVER STOCKTRADING

• Warning Date: First published on 05/04/2024 and last updated on 05/04/2024.
• Locations: Finsbury House, 23 Finsbury Circus, London, EC2M 7EA and 84 Cambridge Street, Birmingham, B1 2NP, UNITED KINGDOM.
• Email: support@silverstocktrading.com.
• Website: silverstocktrading.com.
• Operating without FCA permission, posing a risk to potential investors.

3. TRIDENT LOANS FINANCIAL SERVICES

• Warning Date: First published on 04/04/2024 and last updated on 04/04/2024.
• Location: 9 Silwood Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 0PY, UNITED KINGDOM.
• Telephone: 02081331441, 01873901041.
• Email: loans@tridentloans.co.uk, support@tridentloans.co.uk.
• Website: tridentloans.co.uk.
• The FCA does not authorize this firm and should be avoided.

BCSC Warnings: Unregistered Trading Platforms

1. MyCapitalInvest24

• Date: 2024-04-05.
• Contact: mycapitalinvest24.com.
• Claims to offer forex trading plans and accepts BC residents but is not registered in BC.

2. Finance24base

• Date: 2024-04-05.
• Contact: finance24base.com.
• Claims to offer trading in various financial products from the US without BC registration.

3. Toro Trade Pro

• Date: 2024-04-04.
• Contact: torotradepro.com.
• A UK-based claimant offering trading accounts without proper registration in BC.

4. Maple-Dex

• Date: 2024-04-05.
• Contact: mapledex.ca.
• Claims Swiss location offering trading in stocks, crypto, and commodities, unregistered in BC.

If you or someone you know has been affected by dealings with any of these firms, please share your story. The community must come together to share experiences and support one another in identifying and avoiding fraudulent schemes.