Forex-gpt.com (new)
Why this matters
The FCA publishes a warning that Forex-gpt.com is operating without authorisation and may be targeting UK consumers. It advises consumers to avoid the firm, notes the loss of Ombudsman and FSCS protection, and points to the FCA Firm Checker and reporting channels. The subject is forex trading, so Capital Markets & Trading is the closest sector. Authorisation & Licensing applies because the core issue is unauthorised activity, and Consumer Protection / Conduct applies because of the scam risk to retail customers. Urgency is high because the firm is actively soliciting UK consumers and the warning asks them to avoid dealing with it now.
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What the FCA said
UnauthorizedThis firm may be providing or promoting financial services or products without our permission. You should avoid dealing with this firm and beware of scams. Almost all firms and individuals must be authorised or registered by us to carry out or promote financial services in the UK. This firm is not…
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Context
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This update is classified under Authorisation & Licensing, Consumer Protection / Conduct and Capital Markets & Trading.