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Hargreaves Lansdown (clone of an FCA authorised FCA Firm): case file from our team
The Cryptoblackbird investigations desk logs operators that behave like investment fraud rather than legitimate brokerages. Hargreaves Lansdown (clone of an FCA authorised FCA Firm) fits that pattern. What follows is our case summary and the recovery path we recommend.
Why Hargreaves Lansdown (clone of an FCA authorised FCA Firm) is on our Watchlist
Hargreaves Lansdown (clone of an FCA authorised FCA Firm) has been flagged as a fake broker/platform by IOSCO I-SCAN (United Kingdom – Financial Conduct Authority). reported 2021-05-17. Jurisdiction: United Kingdom. It appears on an official regulator or fraud-warning list, which is a strong indicator of a scam operation. Treat any contact from this entity with caution. Reference: https://www.iosco.org/i-scan/
Warning signs to recognise
- Clients are steered toward connecting a wallet, installing remote-access software, or sharing a seed phrase — none of which a legitimate broker would ever require.
- Withdrawals stall, get delayed, or are blocked behind sudden “tax”, “insurance”, or “anti-money-laundering” fees — money you should never have to pay to access your own balance.
- The company cannot show a verifiable licence in the jurisdiction where it solicits clients.
- The brand name, address, or regulatory claims do not match any official register, and reviews describe the same withdrawal problems.
What to do next
Sent money to Hargreaves Lansdown (clone of an FCA authorised FCA Firm) and struggling to withdraw? Our recovery team can review your case at no obligation. Open a case and tell us what happened.